Trinity says “No to Sugar”

“Say no to Sugar” is the punch line of many doctors and specifically dentists globally. Sugar and the remains of it in the mouth are plague for oral hygiene. Hence the dentists at Trinity Dental time and again stress of using alternative food or alternatives to sugar.

Research and development indicates that since breakfast incorporates the most important meal of the day, taking precise care of the sugar content can kick start a healthy start to the day considering oral hygiene and health.

Statistics indicate the rising number of people who indulge in comfort food like pastries and short cut caffeinated drinks to give them the necessary morning jolt suffer the most from poor oral hygiene and developing tooth decay. It’s no wonder that flossing and brushing the teeth does indeed help but a healthy breakfast gives the body the nutritious requirement for oral health maintenance.

A balanced breakfast enriched with fruits or fresh fruit juice with minimal or no sugar preferably, vegetables and fiber along with a good serving of healthy proteins is not only adequate but also takes care of bad breath, tooth decay, tooth loss and diseases of the gum.

A few of the effective healthy breakfast tips include oatmeal, whole wheat bread, ripe fruits and unsweetened tea, preferably a green one which  helps in strengthening the tooth enamel and preventing decay. Also high fiber cereals are also favored with less preservatives and added sugar.

A common sight at Trinity Dental is that many of the patients complain of the pressing time needs in the morning and hence they indulge in any tempting and short breakfast option. It is an advice by Trinity Dental to them that taking out time for a nutritionally balanced breakfast is absolutely essential for strength and health of the teeth in the long term.

Replies by Trinity Dental to the Queries of Oral Hygiene:

How bad are the candies for the teeth? How much of the sugary caffeinated drinks safe to consume without causing serious damage to the tooth enamel? What are some of the hard limits for maintaining good oral hygiene? Some of these queries and a world of others are frequently asked from our team of experts at Trinity Dental.

We would today like to outline specifically some of the disadvantages and threats some of the candies and soft (sugary) drinks pose to your oral health.

First and foremost the caffeinated sugary drinks contain a disastrous amount of sugar in it which creates an environment ripe enough for bacteria to grow resulting in the formation of a tooth cavity. A 12-Oz can has 10 teaspoons of sugar; a 20-Oz can has 17 teaspoons of sugar while a 64 Oz has a deadly 52 teaspoons of sugar. Similarly many questions are asked whether diet soda is safe. Well not really as its not just the sugar but also the acidic content which destroys the tooth enamel. Diet sodas contain hi amount of phosphoric and citric acid which acts as a catalyst in enamel erosion.

Coming to candies and oral hygiene, we at Trinity Dental would like to outline broadly some of the deadly candies which pose a serious threat to the oral hygiene. Sticky and chewy toffees are one of the most serious no-no candies as they stick to the teeth and are hard to remove where then cavities are formed. Similarly due to their sticky nature they can break fillings and crowns. Also, acidic candies like lollipops, jawbreakers and sour candies react negatively with the enamel of the tooth causing eventual breakdown.

We at Trinity would advise sugar free gums if a candy is a must have for you. Sugar free gums don’t let the formation of bacteria plus helps in washing out food. For good hygienic oral conditions we recommend fluoridated water use, regular checkups and timely brushing of teeth.

A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Smile

A healthy natural smile is an aspiration of all. Oral hygiene and health speaks volumes of one’s personality. A perfect set of teeth boost’s one confidence manifolds. However like everything, teeth require proper management and care. The health of tooth is not only reserved to proper brushing and flossing. It requires bi-annual must check ups, cleaning and proper intake of nutrition.

The youth of today depend themselves on many shortcuts and look for comfortable solutions which can tend to their means. Hence by relying on supplements and dentists they fathom their work done from their part. However it is absolutely important for the health of the teeth to consume nutritionally balanced food.

The experts at Trinity Dental however have outlined a few oral health nutrition foods for a whiter brighter smile. Basil is considered one of the most natural antibiotics to fight off bacteria in the mouth. Like wise carrots contain Vitamin A which is absolutely essential in enamel formation of the tooth. Celery activates saliva production which assists in cleansing food particles off the mouth and massaging the gums.

Cheese calcium enriched food helps to prevent the decay of tooth as it is enriched with lactic acid. Similarly for the strong mouth tissues ginger plays a very positive part. However lemon assists in teeth whitening and balances the PH balance in the body. Catechin in green tea acts as an antioxidant which reduces bacteria that may lead to Gingivitis.

Where Kiwi is a Vitamin C enriched fruit, preventing tender gums, broccoli forms an acid resistant film on the teeth that help prevent the erosion of the tooth enamel.

The dentists and experts at Trinity Dental time and again stress on the consumption of a variety of food which contain the above outlined nutritional factors. The fruits and vegetables could be made tempting by serving different dips with it or accessorizing it with other temptations.