Diet Changes For Healthier Teeth In Provo

Diet Changes For Healthier Teeth From Your Provo Dentist

Hello, We are Dr. Hammond of Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry in Provo. Today’s blog topic is ‘How Your Diet Affects Your Smile.’

We’re sure you brush and floss regularly and hopefully visit your Provo cosmetic dental practice for cleanings, but did you know that making small changes to your diet can improve your oral health?

Most Provo residents are aware that sugar found in candy, cookies, and sodas can harm your teeth, but some Provo people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. A handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the same effect on your teeth as a fudge brownie.

All carbohydrates break down into simple sugars, which are converted into plaque, which can then cause cavities and gum disease. Carbs are naturally sticky and adhere to your teeth. Eating carbs with meals is healthier than eating them as snacks because more saliva is generated at mealtime. Saliva helps prevent food particles from sticking to teeth.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we continue to see tooth damage caused by sodas and sports drinks. If you choose to drink them, sip them through a straw. By limiting the contact of these drinks on your teeth, you will help preserve your enamel.

Another way Provo folks can improve their oral health is to get 800mg of calcium a day for men and 1,000mg for women under 50. Calcium helps strengthen your jaw and secure your teeth firmly in the jaw bone.

Diet alone will not prevent cavities and gum disease for Provo folks, however; a few changes in eating habits can help maintain healthy teeth and gums.

At Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry, we are accepting new Provo general and cosmetic dental patients in the 84604 zip code area. We encourage you to call 801-374-0070 today to schedule an exam and cleaning.

Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry offers a full menu of general and specialty dental services including Cosmetic Dentistry and Family Dentistry. For more information, call today to schedule an appointment or visit https://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com/about-us/.

Dr. Hammond
Hammond Aesthetic & General Dentistry
3575 N 100 E
Provo, Utah 84604
801-374-0070
https://www.cosmeticdentistryutahcounty.com/about-us/