Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?

Categories: Oral Health

Allen Preventive Dentistry When people think of diet and oral health, the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth often comes to mind. While it’s true that these harmful sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary fruit drinks are only part of the trouble.

The typical American diet tends to be high in calories and low in nutrition.

If your body is lacking in important nutrients, the tissues in the mouth may have trouble resisting infection. These detrimental infections can lead to gum disease.

A few years ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled the MyPlate graphic to illustrate a healthy diet. Half of our meals should be composed of fruits and vegetables and the rest should be equally divided between lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.

While this is an excellent resource, important dietary needs change throughout life, so it’s a good idea to call The Plano Dentist at 469-998-0235 and schedule a check-up.

When you eat a balanced diet and feel your best, you’ll want to look your best, so be sure to ask our comfortable and comprehensive staff about industry-leading cosmetic dentistry procedures such as smile makeovers and same day restorations.

At The Plano Dentist, our menu of services includes crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, dental implants, tooth colored fillings, sealants, teeth whitening, and clear braces.

 

 

 

Contact The Plano Dentist: 469-998-0235

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3115 W Parker Rd Ste C538
Plano, Texas
75023