Eating Patterns

Adults and children want to enjoy healthy living and healthy teeth and gums.  Eating patterns and when you eat can affect the oral health. Dr. Anna Lee states, “Foods that are eaten as part of a meal cause less harm to teeth than eating lots of snacks throughout the day.”

 

More saliva is produced during a meal. Saliva washes foods from the mouth and lessens the effects of acids attacking the teeth that cause tooth decay. The recommendations are to limit between-meal snacks and limit the number of snacks eaten throughout the day.

Foods that are high in carbohydrates decrease the amount of saliva production. This decrease not only impacts problems in the mouth overall, “but it creates a breeding ground for more bacteria to impact the teeth and gums,” says Dr. Lee.

For more information on how to prevent problems and keep your smile healthy, contact Dr. Lee & her team today.