The Role Nutrition Plays In Preserving Teeth
One of the life changing benefits of undergoing dental implants in Richmond is that you no longer have to be careful of the foods you can eat. This means that you’re free to pursue a well-balanced and healthy diet. This has a knock-on effect because essentially a healthy diet leads to a healthy body and this in turn leads to a healthy mouth.
The vicious circle of poor nutrition and teeth problems
While its fair to say that a person’s diet isn’t the only factor that leads to periodontal disease, evidence shows that the disease is more prevalent amongst those people whose diet lacks the essential nutrients the body needs. This really is a vicious circle because when we chew food properly we tend to extract all the essential nutrients out of it that our body needs. However when we’re missing teeth (possibly due to periodontal disease) proper chewing can be problematic and therefore we may be trying to digest foods without managing to extract that essential goodness. This can inevitably lead to further teeth problems – and so on and so forth. For this reason the importance of restoring missing teeth such as dental implants in Richmond, can’t be underestimated.
So what should we be eating?
When it comes to maintaining your oral health and your teeth, there’s no magic formulae. While fad diets that place emphasis on one food group over another to help you loose weight can and do work, they won’t provide the all-round essential vitamins and minerals needed to preserve your oral health. In order to do this meals should consist of healthy protein sources such as lean meats, lots of fruit and fresh vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats such as those contained in fish (tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel), avocados and cheese. Alternatively foods containing excessive amounts of salt and sugar should be avoided.
What about milk?
Although milk is great source of calcium and therefore perfect for strengthening and protecting both gums and teeth it also contains natural sugars. Did you know for instance that a single serving of milk contains anywhere between 9 and 14 grams of sugar? Therefore when it comes to your oral health, drinking milk is good but moderation is the key.
If you suffer with missing teeth and long to eat the healthy foods you love once more, then dental implants may well be the answer. They have the ability to fully restore tooth function, while restoring your great looking smile. To find out more about dental implants in Richmond you can visit our website at www.sheendentalimplants.co.uk where you’ll see a wealth of information on the subject. Alternatively you can also book yourself a no-obligation consultation with Dr Kalsi and the team. Here you can get all your concerns and questions answered while we discuss your dental needs. To book yours contact us on 020 8876 5277 today.