EATING HEALTHY FOR YOUR HEALTH AND SMILE
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Today pre diabetes is becoming rampant in the population. You do not have full blown diabetes where you need Insulin to survive but your sugar level in your bloodstream is dangerously high. Why is this? Well, it’s because most of us eat way too much sugar. There is sugar in everything but some of our eating choices cause us to ingest way too much.
A good thing is that when you go to the supermarket, food labels now tell you how many grams of sugar are in the products you are buying. Even healthy foods such as yogurt can contain added sugar. The worst culprits are sodas. Looking at the label it’s like pouring a sugar bowl down your throat. Over time these increased levels of sugar intake cause havoc in your body in addition to enlarging your waist thereby putting increased pressure on your joints and your heart.
As far as your teeth are concerned increased sugar intake can lead to dental cavities and gum disease. So if you want to watch the amount of sugar you are ingesting and to help your teeth remain healthy here are six things you should make as habits.
When you get up in the morning and before going to bed you need to brush your teeth. Brushing gets the top, front and back of your teeth but don’t forget in between your teeth. These surfaces also need to be cleaned. Here is where dental floss comes in. This tiny waxed strand can move into the spaces between your teeth and keep these areas clean.
If you are a gum chewer make sure to avoid gums that contain sugar. There are plenty of sugarless gums now available. A dry mouth is conducive to dental caries so if your mouth is continually dry, chewing gum helps to produce saliva thereby keeping your mouth wet.
Be careful in consuming sticky foods like caramel and taffy. These substances have a tendency to stick to your teeth and generally contain large amounts of sugar. Even dried fruit which seems to be healthy can be loaded with sugar and readily stick to your teeth.
You want to consume nutritious foods such as raw fruits and vegetables which help to support your immune system.
Do you like cheese – good for you! Cheese contains calcium that breaks down acids in your mouth which can attack your teeth. Cheese is tasty and enlivens your meals, but don’t go overboard since cheese is high in fat.
Moderate your intake of acidic foods. No sucking on lemons here when having an ice tea or too many carbonated drinks. Direct and constant exposure to these substances will wear down the enamel or outer protective coating of your teeth.
At the dental practice of Dr Glenn Reit DDS located at 1498 Third Avenue between 84th and 85th streets we care about you and your teeth. With decades of experience we’ve seen it all. Our vision is to educate you about your dental health, give you alternatives for any treatment you may need and discuss what it will cost before we begin so you may make an educated decision on how to proceed.
We want to instill confidence and create a bond with you while performing your dentistry in a stress free environment. We realize going to the dentist is not on most people’s top ten list so our goal is to give you more in service value than what you pay for your dentistry.
Call us today at 212 517 9000. You and your teeth will be glad you did.
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At the practice of Glenn Reit DDS; we provide quality care in a relaxed, comfortable, clean and safe environment. Please contact us today at 212 517 9000 for this or any other of your dental needs. We look forward to seeing and taking care of you!
