{"id":116,"date":"2020-03-03T00:57:14","date_gmt":"2020-03-03T00:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fisherdds.com\/blog\/?p=116"},"modified":"2020-04-03T01:02:56","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T01:02:56","slug":"celebrate-national-nutrition-month-in-greensboro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fisherdds.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/03\/celebrate-national-nutrition-month-in-greensboro\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Can Improve Your Oral Health Through Your Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AThis March is National Nutrition Health Month in Greensboro, which means medical professionals all over the area are doing their part to educate patients on how they can improve their overall health through a better diet! While this is a great time for general practitioners, it\u2019s also a great opportunity for dentists. This is because not only are oral health<\/a> and overall health connected, but so is diet. With the right balanced diet, you can do just as much for your oral health as your at-home brushing and flossing!<\/p>\n

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Why Diet Matters to Oral Health<\/h2>\n

At the end of the day, you\u2019re only practicing your oral care routine a handful of times daily. In between your brushing and flossing, you\u2019re eating many different foods, all of which transform the overall pH balance inside your mouth. Bacteria thrive in a mouth that is highly acidic and are able to grow and develop the fastest when this is the case.<\/p>\n

If your mouth is constantly acidic because you\u2019re eating many foods that promote this acidity, you put yourself at much higher risk of developing cavities. This is why dentists often tell patients to brush and floss following a meal. Furthermore, certain foods can stay in the mouth and on teeth longer, and many of these foods contain large amounts of starch and sugar. These two ingredients are some of the worst offenders for oral health, and we\u2019ll explain why now.<\/p>\n

Avoid Foods Containing Starch and Sugar<\/h2>\n

Whether it\u2019s a bag of potato chips, a candy bar, or a carbonated cola, foods and beverages that contain large amounts of starch or sugar can be detrimental to your oral health. This is because bacteria loves to consume starch and sugar on a regular basis. If your mouth is constantly covered in these ingredients, your oral care routine might not stop a cavity from developing. For this reason, maintaining a balanced diet is more important than ever!<\/p>\n

Foods to avoid and limit include:<\/p>\n