{"id":4258,"date":"2018-05-13T13:16:41","date_gmt":"2018-05-13T20:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goosecreekdental.com\/?p=4258"},"modified":"2018-05-13T13:16:41","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T20:16:41","slug":"dont-eat-that-a-healthy-diet-for-a-healthy-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carolinacompletedental.com\/blog\/dont-eat-that-a-healthy-diet-for-a-healthy-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Eat That: A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Mouth"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Some foods will help you grow healthy teeth and keep them forever. Some foods will prevent you from growing healthy teeth, or harm the ones you already have. You can grow and maintain strong, healthy teeth by eating a diet your mouth (and your body) will truly love. Your Carolina Complete dentists at Carolina Complete Dental<\/a> share some information below about how diet affects oral health.<\/p>\n

Diet is Everything<\/h3>\n

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The word \u201cdiet\u201d has earned a bad reputation over the years as a verb that means eating less to lose weight, but diet is also a noun and a powerful way you can give yourself the best life possible. Your diet is simply the food you eat, and most of us are trying our best to eat wholesome food with just a few sweet treats here and there.<\/p>\n

Good food sets the stage for a healthy life. Nutrition is vital for growing healthy muscles and bones. And guess what\u2014your teeth are bones, too! Good nutrition helps your body fight infections that cause decay and disease in your mouth and the rest of your body. Not only will a healthy diet help you have more energy, a better attention span, and the strength to enjoy your life, but it also promotes good oral health, too. Dairy, meat, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables can all support healthy teeth and gums. But do you know what foods to avoid for a healthy mouth? Your Carolina Complete dentists Dr. Barganier, Dr. Zuffi, Dr. Williams, and Dr. McAdams<\/a> have some tips!<\/p>\n

Foods that Promote Decay<\/h3>\n

Some of the foods and beverages that cause the most tooth decay:<\/p>\n