When it comes to a healthy diet, it’s not just about what you eat. What you drink can play a big part in your wellbeing, too. And both food and drink can impact your oral health, as well as your physical health. Your dentist in Woolgoolga is committed to your healthy smile and to educating you about the best ways to care for your teeth.
Read on to learn more about how some of the most popular drinks can impact your mouth. Of course, though you might be inspired to make a few changes, it is still important to maintain your routine dental care at Magic Smiles Dental and Implant Centre.
Contact your dentist in Woolgoolga to schedule a dental checkup and clean.
Coffee
Thanks to its dark color, coffee is one of the most notorious causes of dental staining. To minimize the effects on your teeth, finish your coffee at a set time, rather than drinking it throughout the day. Be sure to brush your teeth 30 minutes after you are done.
And, if your coffee habit is a hard one to kick, your dentist in Woolgoolga can provide teeth whitening to reduce coffee stains.
Tea
Tea has been shown to have many oral health benefits. Green tea specifically is rich in antioxidants and can help fight cancer. And it may limit the growth of the oral bacteria that lead to gum disease.
Both black and green tea contain fluoride, a mineral that combats tooth decay. When you make your tea with fluoridated water, you will get even more of these benefits.
Juice
Juice can be great – but be careful about what type of juice you buy! According to a survey from the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 100% fruit juice does not increase the risk of tooth decay in children. Unfortunately, many products labeled “juice” are actually concentrates and contain sugar, corn syrup, or other additives.
Milk
Milk is rich in calcium, a nutrient essential for strong bones and teeth. Dairy products also contain casein proteins, which may help to prevent tooth decay by forming a protective coating on teeth.
But even with these benefits, you should never put your child to bed with a bottle. And be sure that he or she brushes her teeth after drinking milk.
Soft Drinks
Soft drinks are high in pure sugar. Plus, both regular and diet soft drinks are very acidic, which can wear down enamel. Once the more porous enamel is exposed, you face a much higher risk for decay and discoloration.
Water
Looking for a drink with zero negative consequences for your smile? Water is the way to go! Water helps to wash away bits of food, sugars, and stain-producing molecules. It keeps your mouth moist to eliminate bad odors. And when you drink fluoridated water, it can help to combat tooth decay.
In fact, if you choose to enjoy any of the other drinks listed above, drinking water simultaneously can help to counteract their negative effects.
Contact a Dentist in Woolgoolga for More Oral Health Tips
Your dentist in Woolgoolga can offer more tips for improved oral health. Our preventive services can also help to combat tooth decay and staining.
Contact Magic Smiles Dental and Implant Centre online or call our Woolgoolga location at (02) 6654-0650. We also have locations in Coffs Harbour.
