{"id":1871,"date":"2017-10-25T12:39:15","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T12:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestrichardsondentist.com\/?p=1871"},"modified":"2021-08-17T14:41:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-17T14:41:35","slug":"national-dental-hygiene-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestrichardsondentist.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/25\/national-dental-hygiene-month\/","title":{"rendered":"National Dental Hygiene Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Dental Hygiene: Food for a Healthy Smile<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Consume Calcium and other Vitamins that are good for the body<\/strong><br \/>\nYou need plenty of calcium for your teeth. It is essential for the teeth as well as your bones. It is better to drink milk, fortified orange juice and to eat yogurt, broccoli, cheese, and other dairy products. You can also take a calcium supplement, taking different doses according to your age and necessity as per prescription. Calcium and Vitamin D are necessary for maintaining the health of gums and teeth. Vitamin B complex is also essential for the protection of gums and teeth from cracking and bleeding. Copper, zinc, iodine, iron and potassium are also required for maintaining healthy dental hygiene.<!--more--><br \/>\n<strong>Sugarless Gum<\/strong><br \/>\nChewing sugar-free gum for 20 minutes stimulates saliva production, which washes away debris, neutralizes plaque-causing acids, and bathes teeth in calcium and phosphate to help rebuild enamel. This is especially smart if you take common drugs, such as blood pressure medication or antidepressants, which can cause dry mouth.<br \/>\n<strong>Limit Sodas, Coffee and Alcohol<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Although these beverages contain a high level of phosphorous, which is a necessary mineral for a healthy mouth, too much phosphorous can deplete the body\u2019s level of calcium. This causes dental hygiene problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Beverages containing additives such as corn syrup and food dye can make pearly white teeth appear dull and discolored. Therefore, it is best to choose beverages like milk, which helps strengthen teeth and build stronger enamel, giving you a healthy, beautiful smile and water which hydrates your body longer than sugary drinks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You need plenty of calcium for your teeth. It is essential for the teeth as well as your bones. 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