One of the most important factors affecting the condition of the teeth is the patient’s nutrition. Magomed Dakhkilgov, chief physician of the clinic of the German Center for Implantology, candidate of medical sciences, implant surgeon, orthopedist, periodontist, told socialbites.ca.
“It’s not just sugary foods that contribute to the development of tooth decay. “In addition to excessively sour, carbohydrate-rich, and extremely solid foods, foods that are too hot or too cold can also have a negative effect,” he said.
For example, carbohydrates in food (potatoes, pasta, cereals, baked goods) break down into sugars, which serve as breeding grounds for cariogenic bacteria. Foods rich in acid gradually destroy tooth enamel and irritate the gums.
“Hard foods can both damage soft tissue and cause tooth enamel to break. Foods that are too hot or cold can cause hypersensitivity to the teeth and gums, leaving burns, and temperature changes can cause microcracks to appear in the enamel. Since it has no self-healing properties, these microcracks will remain forever. “Bacteria, food dyes and acids can penetrate them,” the dentist said.
But there is another factor that not everyone takes into account. On the contrary, it is the deficiency of some elements that we cannot get enough from food.
“For example, vitamin C deficiency can lead to inflammatory gum disease, vitamin D deficiency leads to inadequate absorption of calcium, and vitamin K deficiency negatively affects the calcium absorption process, since this vitamin calcium is found in bones and teeth and does not accumulate in the walls of blood vessels,” warned doctor Dakhkilgov. .
Therefore, there is no need to eliminate everything except water from your diet – teeth are created for chewing. They need chewing pressure to stay strong and healthy. He concluded that the best way to protect your teeth is through good, regular home hygiene, professional cleanings every six months, and a healthy diet rich in vitamins C, D, and K, as well as calcium and fluoride.
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