Don’t Doubt the Dental Benefits of Healthy and Unhealthy Diet Choices

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If you’re looking for a safe and effective way to address and improve your oral health, you might make sure you are assessing your diet and dietary choices. By constantly eating and snacking on unhealthy sweets and treats, not only can you be doing damage to your physical health, but you can also be doing damage to your oral health as well. To keep your teeth and gums shining for many years to come, now may be the time to schedule a dietary assessment.

Are you aware of any unhealthy products in your diet that may be damaging your teeth and gums? Did you know that sugary sweets and treats, as well as those that are highly acidic or contain copious amounts of sour ingredients, can drastically increase your risk of dental erosion? It’s true, so make sure that you are eliminating products that can eat through your tooth enamel so that your teeth and gums can continue to thrive for many decades to come.

As an alternative to unhealthy foods that you eat, try eating healthy foods that can actually strengthen your tooth enamel. Your tooth enamel is a thin layer on top your teeth that is designed to protect the inner workings of teeth, so it is important to make sure that you continue to protect it for the rest of your life. Various minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which are found in nuts and cheeses, have been shown to help strengthen your tooth enamel and remineralize your teeth.

If you are in need of additional oral health care and dietary tips from our team at Bin Park, DDS at our dental office in Corona, California, please contact us at 951-898-5658 to schedule an appointment with us. Dr. Bin H. Park and our team look forward to seeing you smile brightly this season.