Dental diet advice in Cheadle Hulme
Taking care of your general health and mouth is the key to making the most of your smile.
Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and having regular dental check-ups at Freedom Dental is a good start to keeping your teeth healthy. However, your diet, smoking and drinking alcohol can also affect your dental health, so there are a few things you can do diet-wise to keep your mouth healthy.
A healthy diet is good for your teeth
What you eat and drink can cause tooth decay, so maintaining a healthy diet is important for your teeth.
A healthy, balanced diet includes plenty of fruit and vegetables as well as starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes and pasta (choose whole grain versions and eat potatoes with their skin where possible).
You should also eat sources of protein such as meat, fish, eggs, beans or other non-dairy proteins, and some milk and dairy foods (ideally lower fat options). Try to avoid drinks high in fat and sugar.
Reduce sugar to prevent tooth decay
Limiting the amount of sugar you eat and drink can help prevent tooth decay. A lot of the sugars we consume are in food and drinks such as:
- Sweets, chocolate, cakes and biscuits
- Sugary drinks including soft drinks, fizzy drinks, milky drinks with added sugar, and alcohol
- Fruit juice, including fresh fruit juice
- Buns, pastries and fruit pies
- Sponge puddings and other puddings
- Sugary breakfast cereals, jams, marmalades, honey and syrups
- Ice cream and sorbets
- Dried fruit or fruit in syrup
Try to cut down on added sugar in your diet by avoiding sugary products when you snack between meals. If you do eat sugary food or drink, try to keep them to mealtimes. Always read the labels of food and drinks you are consuming to look out for hidden sugars in what otherwise may be branded as healthy products.
Eat right for a whiter smile
Some substances, foods and drinks can stain your teeth. Wine, cigarette smoke, tea and coffee are all teeth-staining culprits. Keep them to a minimum to stop your teeth becoming stained.
The hygienist at Freedom Dental will be able to give your teeth a professional clean, which may help reduce the staining. Or, you can book in for a free consultation to discuss teeth whitening options to restore the dazzle in your smile.
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