{"id":201,"date":"2021-06-19T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-19T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2021-07-19T15:22:43","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T15:22:43","slug":"foods-that-benefit-your-oral-health-and-prevent-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stephenscitydental.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/19\/foods-that-benefit-your-oral-health-and-prevent-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Healthy Foods That Benefit Your Teeth and Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Want your smile to remain cavity-free year-round? It\u2019s normal to want sweet and starchy food now and then, but if they make up a majority of your diet, you\u2019ll soon find yourself battling a toothache or having a restorative treatment to address dental decay or gum disease. By swapping them out for healthier alternatives, you will find that your waistline will not only improve but so will your teeth and gums. Here are 4 foods that benefit your oral health<\/a> and will work to strengthen tooth enamel, improve the health of your soft tissues, and give you the energy and confidence you need.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Are Sugars and Starches Bad for Your Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unless your dinners consist of nothing but potatoes, pasta, and cookies, there\u2019s a good chance most of your sugar and starch consumption comes from snack foods. Chips, bread, candy, and other sweets can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums. Why? Because their contents leave your pearly whites vulnerable to tooth decay, which will only lead to cavity formation. When sugars and starches remain on your teeth, your saliva cannot neutralize harmful acids that break down your tooth enamel. The only way to treat this type of problem is to have a filling or crown. If left untreated, it can lead to worsening oral health problems (i.e., the damaged pulp that requires root canal therapy or an abscess that leads to tooth removal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Foods Are Best for Better Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To avoid the potential for tooth decay and growing cavities, it\u2019s best to make changes to your diet. This includes both the food you eat and the beverages you consume. Some of the nutrient-rich options you can incorporate include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n