Have you ever decided you’d start following a diet because you’re hoping to live a healthier lifestyle or because you’ve decided to drop a few pounds? Would you be surprised to learn that following a healthy diet will actually benefit your oral health as well?
In reality, the foods you eat can have an instant impact on your oral health. When you eat—regardless of the food you choose—bacteria will convert sugars into acid. As you might have guessed, this acid can weaken the outer layer of your teeth. If you brush while your enamel is softened, you might hurt your pearly whites. You can usually brush safely again after about half an hour has passed, but if you snack on unhealthy foods throughout your day, your teeth could be exposed to these acids regularly, which will leave you more susceptible to tooth decay.
Your diet will have an impact on your oral health over time. As you probably know, your diet should include plenty of calcium if you’re interested in keeping your teeth strong. An unhealthy diet can also cause problems like bad breath and tooth decay. If you’d like to hear more about the care you can receive from our team, or have more questions about how foods might affect your teeth in American Fork, Utah, please don’t hesitate to call David R Blackhurst DDS at 801-756-7211. Our dentist, Dr. David Blackhurst, and our team will be happy to help you devise a smile-friendly diet. We’re excited to meet with you soon!