The reason dentists like potatoes is because they are so “filling,” ba-dum ching.
Lame joke, I know. But seriously, the wiser our patients in Lancaster and Hershey are about what they eat, the easier it will be to care for their dear old teeth.
It doesn’t have to be potatoes, but the mouth does request that we take a good look at what can be damaging and upsetting it.
The Sugar Problem
Sugars get converted by bacteria in the mouth to acids. It is the acids that begin to attack the enamel on the teeth and get the decay process started for Lancaster people of all ages. Fruits have high water content which can dilute the effects of the sugars they contain and get the saliva flowing so they aren’t really no-nos. It’s the chocolate bars, hard candies, cookies, cakes, and pies.
Acidic Food Coupling
Oranges, tomatoes, lemons, and the like should be eaten as part of a meal to minimize the acidic effects. Hershey folks are wise to eat a variety of healthy foods such as cheeses, chicken, other meats, nuts, and milk. The calcium and phosphorus will support tooth remineralization.
Timing of Meals
The more often you eat, the more often your teeth are subject to the decay process. This can be tempered by choosing healthy snacks. And keep in mind, the later at night you eat the more likely you are to not only eat unhealthy foods, but to skip oral hygiene altogether.
I hope this blog assists in keeping you on the path to a healthy mouth and gives you something to think about if you’re interested in oral health or a smile makeover in Leola or Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
I’m Ed White DDS at White Family Dental. If cosmetic dentistry, including the cost of veneers, the cost of implants, teeth whitening, and the like interest you, call 717-367-1336 to set up a consultation. We can discuss anything from family dentistry to dental implants. Our caring and professional staff is ready to make you comfortable.
We can offer our friends from Hershey root canals or teeth whitening if they want it. We can schedule patients from Lancaster for cosmetic dentistry or Invisalign clear braces right here in our office. Elizabethtown customers are always welcome to check into sedation dentistry. Don’t hesitate to make the call.
Ed White
White Family Dental
100 Continental Dr
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania 17022
717-367-1336
http://www.etowndental.com/about/
