{"id":408,"date":"2014-05-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/template2\/dental-care-blog\/dieting-4-tips-to-keep-your-smile-healthy\/"},"modified":"2014-05-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2014-05-21T00:00:00","slug":"dieting-4-tips-to-keep-your-smile-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/graystonedental\/dental-care-blog\/dieting-4-tips-to-keep-your-smile-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Dieting? 4 Tips To Keep Your Smile Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

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ARE YOU SETTING WEIGHT LOSS GOALS? GREAT!<\/strong>\u00a0Just remember to stay healthy\u2014and that includes taking good care of your teeth while dieting! <\/p>\n

Connections Between Oral Health & Whole Body Health<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Our bodies are amazing. Sometimes we forget about the connections between each system. If you\u2019re working to lose weight, be aware of how those diet decisions may affect your teeth. Here are four quick, useful tips:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

#1: Be Careful With Juicing & Smoothies<\/h4>\n

Juicing and drinking smoothies are\u00a0a recommended part of\u00a0many diets. They are great ways to consume\u00a0nutritious fruits and veggies. But remember they can be high in sugar and acids. Also, their\u00a0strong pigmentation can stain teeth. Consider using a straw and always rinse your mouth with water when finished. <\/p>\n

#2: \u201cGrazing\u201d Can Make Your Mouth A Constant War Zone<\/h4>\n

Some diets have you snacking less and some have you snacking more!\u00a0Keep in mind that every time you eat something, your mouth works hard\u00a0to regain its\u00a0pH balance\u2014battling acids and washing away debris. You can help by finishing up with a\u00a0\u201cscrubber\u201d\u00a0food like celery. And again, rinsing with water is super important. <\/p>\n

#3:\u00a0Some Diet-Friendly Snacks Are Not Tooth Friendly<\/h4>\n

One of the major offenders can be diet soda. It may be great for dieting but it\u2019s loaded with acid that can be very hard on your teeth. If you drink diet soda, DON\u2019T sip on it throughout the day. Drink it, rinse with water, then stay away from it. Other diet-friendly snacks to be careful with\u00a0include dried fruits that stick to your teeth, nuts, and acidic citrus foods. <\/p>\n

#4: Drink Plenty\u00a0Of Water And\u00a0Get Enough Vitamins & Minerals<\/h4>\n

A change in your diet can decrease saliva flow, especially if you\u2019re taking\u00a0dietary pills or supplements<\/strong>. Drink a lot of water to compensate. Also, vitamins and minerals fuel healthy operations throughout your body. They reinforce tooth enamel and help you resist infection. Here\u2019s a short video from an NBC News affiliate: <\/p>\n

Let Us Know If You Have Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We\u2019re cheering for you! Good luck with your diet!<\/strong> Let us know if you have any questions about how dieting can affect your smile. Be sure to keep your regular cleaning appointments so that any potential problems are identified early. <\/p>\n

Thanks for the trust your place in our practice. We appreciate having you as our valued patient.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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