Dispelling Misconceptions: Dentist Demystifies Harmful Toothcare Products
Assessing Common Myths About Food and Oral Health: A Dentist's Perspective
Dentist-surgeon and orthopedist, Vyacheslav Minko, has shed light on several misconceptions regarding the impact of certain foods and vitamins on dental and overall health, as reported by "Gazeta.Ru".
Fatty or Low-Fat Cottage Cheese: What's the Answer?
Contrary to popular belief, low-fat cottage cheese and cheese may not necessarily be healthier choices than their full-fat counterparts. Minko explains that essential fats are vital for the body, as they facilitate the absorption of vitamins and maintain proper metabolism. Moreover, fat deficiency can adversely affect gum health, causing them to become spongy, bleed, and hurt. Therefore, the advice is to opt for cottage cheese with a fat content of 5-9% and traditional cheese for a balanced diet.
Calcium Supplements: An Approach with Caution
Calcium's crucial role in maintaining dental health is indisputable; however, overzealous use of calcium supplements can pose risks. Ideally, calcium supplements should be recommended by a doctor and used in prescribed doses to avoid potential harm. It's essential to remember that excess calcium in the body can lead to irreversible damage.
Acidic Fruits and Dental Health: Navigating the Balance
While acidic fruits can potentially harm tooth enamel, complete avoidance isn't necessary. Fruits such as apples, pineapple, cranberries, blueberries, and blackberries offer valuable vitamins with fewer calories. After consuming acidic foods, it's recommended to brush teeth or rinse the mouth to mitigate acid's negative effects on tooth enamel.
Snacking: Not as Bad as Thought
Snacking between main meals can help maintain energy levels and prevent overeating at meals. Vyacheslav Minko advocates for choosing healthy snacks, like a small portion of cottage cheese with berries, an apple or banana with nuts, or yogurt. Snacks like these not only curb hunger but also contribute to dental health due to their nutritional content and ability to clean teeth.
Sweets: The Sweet Truth
Contrary to childhood warnings, it's not necessary to eliminate sweets from one's diet completely. The key lies in the quality and quantity of sweets consumed. While lollipops can pose a threat to dental health due to continuous contact with teeth, candies that necessitate chewing and subsequent swallowing cause less harm.
- The importance of essential fats in maintaining proper metabolism and facilitating the absorption of vitamins extends beyond dental health, contributing significantly to overall health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise.
- Mental-health is also influenced by one's diet, with fruits such as apples, pineapple, cranberries, blueberries, and blackberries offering valuable nutrients and fewer calories, ensuring a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
- Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining gum health as well, with even acidic fruits being less harmful when consumed in moderation, as regular brushing or rinsing after consumption can mitigate potential damage to tooth enamel.
