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Eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet is vital to maintaining good health, including healthy teeth and gums. Your diet directly impacts your oral well-being, affecting everything from the condition of your gums to the strength of your teeth. To promote whole-body health, our Dearborn Family Smiles team is happy to provide nutrition tips to ensure patients can keep their smiles in top form!
Important Nutritional Tips For Patients Of All Ages
A balanced diet is key to good oral and physical health for toddlers, teens, adults, and seniors. Here are a few nutritional pointers for various life stages:
Kids: Children should consume a diet filled with fruits and vegetables, dairy, grains, and lean proteins while limiting sweets. Parents should aim to offer only water and milk to children and avoid introducing juices or sodas to children as long as possible.
Teenagers: In the adolescent years, teens must eat plenty of proteins and calcium and try to avoid overconsumption of sweet and salty foods. Healthy proteins from lean meats, fish, eggs, and vegetables are vital for this important stage of growth and development.
Adults: At this stage, the emphasis should be on diverse, well-rounded meals that pull from all food categories. Foods loaded with fiber, such as fruit, veggies, and whole grains, help keep teeth healthy and strong.
Seniors: Choosing vegetables, fruits, grains, low-fat dairy products, and proteins like turkey, chicken, or fish that support bone health continue to be important in this stage of life. Softer fruits and cooked veggies are easier on the teeth while still delivering essential nutrients.
Pregnant Patients: Being mindful about the food you consume is especially crucial during pregnancy. Women should consume nutrient-dense foods and drinks and take prenatal supplements as directed by their doctor.
Holistic Dentistry Services For Whole-Body Health
Holistic dentistry examines the connection between teeth, gums, and total health. We believe that prevention is better than cure! That is why we educate our patients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle to avoid dental problems. However, a nutritional diet and at-home oral hygiene alone are not sufficient! That’s why it’s key to schedule regular checkups and cleanings to ensure your oral health is in top shape. If your teeth and gums need to be restored to get back on track, we’re always here to help!
Your Diet Impacts Your Smile
Nutrients like vitamins C, D, and A, along with antioxidants that are present in fruits and vegetables, can do much to help you maintain healthy teeth and gums for life. Conversely, a nutrient-lacking diet can weaken your teeth, gums, and bones and ultimately lead to painful and serious oral (and overall) health conditions.
Interested in learning more about how you can protect and strengthen your smile with smart nutritional choices? We’re here to help. Contact us at Dearborn Family Smiles today!