There is a close relationship between the quality of food and the health of the mouth and teeth. An unbalanced diet, which includes excessive consumption of high-acid foods, sugars, sweets, and soft drinks, leads to cavities and gum disease, because some types of bacteria present in the mouth grow and multiply in the environment that contains food and drinks. It is rich in sugars and starches. If the teeth are not cleaned, these bacteria convert sugar into acids that dissolve the outer shell of the tooth or the enamel layer, resulting in small cracks, which allows them to enter the inner layer of the tooth or the dentin layer, causing tooth decay.
As for healthy foods, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, they have many benefits for the teeth. They help clean the teeth and also contain various vitamins and minerals, such as:
- Calcium and Vitamin D, which work to build and strengthen bones and teeth
- Vitamin B, which helps in the growth and restoration of gum tissue
- Vitamin A, which helps form the outer shell of the tooth or the enamel layer
- Iron, which protects the gums from bleeding
Therefore, our diet should be diverse and include a variety of foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy proteins to maintain oral and dental health.
millimeter. Sultan Karim Sultan
Media and Government Communications Division
