{"id":596,"date":"2011-07-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2011-07-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/eating-healthy-helps-teeth-healthy\/"},"modified":"2011-07-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2011-07-26T00:00:00","slug":"eating-healthy-helps-teeth-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/eating-healthy-helps-teeth-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Healthy Helps Keep Your Teeth Healthy!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"WE\u2019VE ALL HEARD THE SAYING \u201cYOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.\u201d Surprisingly, it\u2019s actually quite true\u2014<\/strong>especially when it comes to your teeth and gums. When you eat or drink sugary and starchy foods you are also feeding the plaque in your mouth. What you choose to eat, or not eat, has a huge affect on your teeth. <\/strong><\/em> Here at Hudson Highlands Dentistry<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong>you hear us say the word \u201cplaque\u201d all the time, and although most of our patients understand that it\u2019s something we want to avoid, they don\u2019t really know what it is. The best way to understand plaque is to think of it as a thin, invisible film of sticky bacteria and other unfriendly materials that coats the surfaces of your teeth. When sugars and starches come in contact with plaque, an acid is created that can attack your teeth for up to 20 minutes after you finish eating! Repeated attacks can break down tooth enamel, which can lead to cavities, decay, and gum disease. So\u2026 How do we best avoid plaque? Here are some recommendations from Dr. Lynch<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> about the effects of different foods:<\/strong> <\/em> The \u201cGood Guys\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n