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Diet and Dental Disease

Diet and Dental Disease

What you eat has a great influence on your dental health and experience of dental disease. Read articles about diet and dental decay here.

  • An assortment of sugary treats

    The Danger of Hidden Sugars in Our Diet

    Sugar feeds the bacterial plaque that is present in our mouths. Some of the bacteria in plaque convert these sugars into acid, which can dissolve tooth enamel. This is the process that most often causes cavities to develop and grow. Once tooth structure is gone, we cannot get it back.

    This article discusses the dangers of sugar in the diet and where hidden dietary sugars can be found.

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    Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Diet

    To prevent tooth decay, the World Health Organization recommends adults consume less than 6 tsps of sugar per day.

    Watch this short video by the Australian Dental Association to learn more tips on enjoying a tooth-friendly diet.

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  • A selection of acidic beverages

    Consume Fewer Acidic Drinks

    One of the biggest enemies of healthy tooth enamel is dietary acids: the types of acids found in some foods and beverages. Acids soften and dissolve the minerals in tooth enamel, causing it to thin or cavitate.

    This article explains how to protect your teeth from the damaging effect of acidic drinks.

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  • A tooth-friendly and nutritious school lunch

    Tooth-Friendly School Lunches

    Tooth-friendly foods are low in sugars, starches, and acids. The best tooth-friendly foods are also nutritious, filled with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fibre.

    We believe that eating with your dental health in mind forms part of every family’s at-home preventive dentistry plan. With this in mind, we’ve put together some tooth-friendly lunchbox options.

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  • Home
  • Services
    • Dental Emergencies
      • Emergency appointments
      • Dental First Aid
    • Your First Appointment
    • Nervous Patients
    • Sleep Dentistry
    • Dental Implants
    • Preventive Dentistry
      • Preventive Dentistry
      • Check-Up and Clean
      • Oral Cancer Checks
      • Management of Gum Disease
      • Treatment of Tooth Sensitivity
      • Fissure Sealants
      • Management of Teeth Grinding
      • Mouthguards
    • General Dentistry
      • Children’s Dentistry
      • Fillings
      • Dental Crowns and Bridges
      • Root Canal Therapy
      • Wisdom Teeth
      • Extractions
      • Management of Missing Teeth
      • Dentures
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Cosmetic Dentistry
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Dental Veneers
    • Technology
      • Digital Dentistry
      • Diagnocam
  • Articles
    • Coronavirus
    • Brushing and Flossing
      • Flossing
      • Better Brushing
      • Choosing the Right Way to Clean Between Your Teeth
      • Cleaning Around Braces
    • Children’s Dental Health
      • Children and Dental Accidents
      • Child Dental Benefits Schedule
      • When Should Kids Start Cleaning Their Teeth?
      • Oral Health for Babies and Children
    • Dental First Aid
      • Dental First Aid for the Knocked Out Tooth
      • Dental First Aid for the Dislodged Tooth
      • Dental First Aid for the Broken Tooth
      • Dental First Aid for the Lacerated Mouth
    • Dental Implant Articles
      • Having a Dental Implant: What You Need to Know
      • The Cost of Dental Implants
      • Dental Implants and Smoking
    • Diet and Dental Disease
      • The Danger of Hidden Sugars in Our Diet
      • Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Diet
      • Consume Fewer Acidic Drinks
      • Tooth-Friendly School Lunches
    • General Health and Dental Disease
      • Breast Cancer, Oral Health and Dental Treatment
      • Polio and Oral Health
      • Heart Health and Dental Health
      • Diabetes and Oral Health
    • Preventing Dental Disease
      • How Smoking Affects Your Dental Health
      • Bad Breath (Halitosis) and What to Do About It
      • Tips for a Healthy Mouth
      • Proactive Dental Care: Halting Tooth Decay in Its Tracks
      • Saving Teeth, Hero-dontics Optional
      • For Which Sports Should a Mouthguard Be Worn?
      • Mouthguards: Seatbelts for Your Teeth
      • Keeping Your Teeth Safe
      • Mouth Ulcers: Benign or Sinister?
    • Other Articles About Dental Health
      • Explaining Tooth Decay
      • How Often Should I Have Dental X-rays (Radiographs)?
      • Studying, Exams, and Tooth Decay
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