Is Veganism Bad for Your Teeth?
There has been a lot of debate surrounding vegan diets and their effects on health and nutrition, but their effect on oral health haven’t been examined much until recently. Here are some of the adverse affects a vegan diet can have on dental health and how you can overcome them. Lack of Amino Acids Researchers recently discovered that the amino acid argentine can help disrupt plaque growth on gums and teeth. This amino acid is most common in meat and hinders the growth of biofilms (groups of bacteria). There are some kinds of toothpast [...]
Continue Reading4 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Mouth
As well as eating less sugar, there are a number of other dietary changes you can make to help improve your oral hygiene. There is ongoing research that suggests that antioxidants and other nutrients can bolster your immune system, which can help protect your teeth and gums from infection and inflammation. Here are some of the best nutrients and tips to help keep your mouth healthy: Vitamin C Recent studies suggest vitamin C can help protect gums and other tissue from cell damage and bacterial infection. The body also uses vitamin C to p [...]
Continue Reading5 Dangerous Oral Hygiene Myths
The anxiety that many people feel about seeing a dentist has led to the circulation of more than a few myths, many of which can pose a threat to your oral health if taken at face value. 1. If Teeth are White they’re Healthy While having whiter teeth can be a general indicator of good oral health, it isn’t enough to diagnose specific problems. A tooth’s natural colour varies from person to person, and someone with darker teeth could be perfectly healthy while someone with lighter teeth may not be. Teeth can also become more discolou [...]
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