Clipping of news on Brazilian Culture, Law and Citizenship
27/09/2013
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With the rush of modern life and daily routine , more and more people are malnourished , with meals unhealthy and often without chewing food as it should . But , as an improper diet can harm the health of the teeth ?
" Food has the potential to destroy since the natural teeth , as the oral environment is contaminated and susceptible to changes according to the presence of certain foods even harm whitening techniques , porcelain veneers and orthodontic appliances ," said the dentist Renata Martins , the Odontoclinic .
Renata explains that for dentists , there are foods ' sticker ', ' acid ' and ' detergent ' . " The food stickers tend to adhere to teeth and are responsible for the decay . It is a group composed of biscuits , cookies , cakes and sweets . Already, food acids such as pineapple , orange, lemon , kiwi fruit and citrus , in general, juices, fruit drinks and soft drinks that are conducive to erosion acid , which manifests itself in the form of wear of the tooth structure in the region of tooth near the gum , even in mouths and sanitized . "
The so-called food detergents eliminate waste from other foods that are attached to the tooth surface . In this category are fruits , vegetables and vegetables in general , preferably raw or steamed . These foods require more chewing time , which promotes self-cleaning by friction of food with the tooth . Also, provide your body with many nutrients essential for its proper functioning , such as vitamins A , B6 , B12 , C , D , E , K and folic acid .
The dentist reinforces that a healthy diet should contain vitamins, minerals and fiber present in rice, beans, the fish , milk and eggs , which are essential to the smooth running of the organization . " It is worth remembering that malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies cause a decrease in salivary flow , gingivitis and other changes in the gums and periodontium . "
For good oral health , the first recommendation is to maintain a good oral hygiene after meals , especially before bed and always use the floss between the teeth . " This helps to eliminate the bacteria that are the main cause of bad breath and tooth decay . Furthermore , in order to keep your mouth free from disease , we must seek to have a balanced diet , avoiding foods harmful to our health and eating healthy foods , "says the dentist.
She said sugar is the main food of the bacteria that cause plaque, which is associated with the onset of decay and bad breath. Therefore , you should avoid eating candies, chocolates and candies ( with lots of sugar ) in the period between meals . Already foods like garlic, onion , protein rich foods like eggs , beans, meat , milk , alcohol , citrus juices and coffee are the main cause of bad breath . " On the other hand , vegetables , fruits, fiber and other foods do not cause tooth decay and even bad breath , and are important allies in maintaining health pray along with the intake of ten glasses of water per day ," concludes Renata .
Source : Modern Consumer
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