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Worst Drinks For Teeth
Worst Drinks For Teeth

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Worst Drinks For Teeth

Which Drinks Should You Avoid Some of the most harmful substances for your oral health are the drinks we have every day. Even seemingly healthier options can negatively impact teeth, so it's essential to understand the properties of the liquids we consume. Fruit Juice Most people mistakenly believe that fruit juice is a healthy beverage choice. However, even 100% juice is extremely high in naturally occurring sugar. Others, such as citrus juice, are high in acidity as well. To prevent some of the negative [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-07-19T08:00:42-07:00July 19, 2022|Nutrition|

Vitamin C For Your Mouth
Vitamin C For Your Mouth

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Vitamin C For Your Mouth

Vitamin C is Crucial for Oral Health Find out how to get enough in your diet. Vitamin C has long been known to be beneficial to oral health. In the 1800s, British sailors used to receive daily rations of lime juice aboard long sea voyages to ensure the health of their crews—thus preventing the dreaded disease known as scurvy. Though they didn't understand the mechanism for the improvement, we now understand that it's because of Vitamin C. Where can I get Vitamin C? It's [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2022-03-15T08:00:56-07:00March 15, 2022|Nutrition|

Vitamin D: Get Your Shine On!
Vitamin D: Get Your Shine On!

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Vitamin D: Get Your Shine On!

Vitamin D Is Easy To Come By So, for healthy teeth and bones, make sure to get enough. Vitamin D is one of the vital nutrients for everyone's health, but especially for that of growing children. Combined with calcium, it plays a crucial role in developing healthy teeth and bones. It aids the body's absorption of calcium in the gut, thereby reinforcing the critical structure of teeth and bones. Where can you get Vitamin D? From Food Many people get the majority of Vitamin [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-09-14T08:00:23-07:00September 14, 2021|Nutrition|

9 Worst Foods For Teeth
9 Worst Foods For Teeth

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9 Worst Foods For Teeth

Some of the Worst Foods Aren't What You Expect If you're like many Americans, you're more concerned than ever about trying to eat healthily. As well as eating nutritious foods that are good for your overall health, be sure to avoid the foods that are the worst for your teeth. At the very least, make yourself aware of their potential drawbacks so you can minimize your exposure, as well as brush and floss after indulging! In no particular order, here are the 9 Worst [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-08-17T08:00:21-07:00August 17, 2021|Nutrition|

Calcium is Crucial
Calcium is Crucial

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Calcium is Crucial

For Healthy Teeth and Bones Calcium is especially important for children and new mothers. Dentally speaking, calcium is one of the essential nutrients. When we eat food that's high in calcium, it benefits both teeth and bones. It makes sure children's teeth develop correctly, and ensures that new mothers have enough nourishment for their babies during breastfeeding. Even for older women, it helps prevent the onset of osteoporosis, a disease that weakens the bones. What foods contain calcium? Luckily, calcium is present in many [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-06-08T08:00:41-07:00June 8, 2021|Nutrition|

Food for Healthy Teeth
Food for Healthy Teeth

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Food for Healthy Teeth

Food and Drinks that Are Good For Teeth Nutrition from food is an essential part of oral health! As the old saying goes, "You are what you eat." The nutrition we obtain from food and drink significantly contributes to our health, and that includes your teeth as well. Some food can increase the risk for cavities and tooth decay, while others provide benefits as a source for critical nutrients. Here are the best food and drinks for healthy teeth. Nuts Nuts are full of [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2021-03-09T08:00:01-08:00March 9, 2021|Nutrition|

Nutritious Food Groups
Nutritious Food Groups

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Nutritious Food Groups

For a Healthy Diet These nutritious foods can build health, ward off disease, and taste wonderful! Fatty fish—broiled, baked or grilled—may lower triglycerides and blood pressure, increase good cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of clotting. Whole grains are full of fiber, flavor and texture. They may lower your risk of heart disease, Type II diabetes and cancer. Tomatoes practically burst with B and C vitamins, minerals and lycopene, which may reduce your risk of cancer and heart attack. Berries (such as blueberries, blackberries, [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-09-22T08:00:57-07:00September 22, 2020|Nutrition|

Choosing Breakfast
Choosing Breakfast

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Choosing Breakfast

For Better Nutrition and Dental Health! It's often said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and there's a lot of truth behind it. Though the links between eating, blood sugar levels, and performance aren't fully understood, the evidence suggests that eating breakfast boosts energy and attention span in the morning hours. But the benefits depend on the menu. From the standpoint of nutrition and dental health, the day's first meal can present a dilemma. You probably know that many cereals [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-04-21T08:00:56-07:00April 21, 2020|Nutrition|

A Healthy Dose of Sun
A Healthy Dose of Sun

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A Healthy Dose of Sun

For Natural Vitamin D We all know that overexposure to the sun can cause harm. Sunburns are painful, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a contributing risk factor for skin cancer. But it's not all bad. The sun's energy is critical for life on Earth, and indeed, moderate exposure can play a positive role in our individual health as well. Exposure to UV-B radiation (highest during the midday sun) stimulates skin cells to produces vitamin D. This, in turn, helps the body absorb the important [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-02-04T08:00:57-08:00February 4, 2020|Nutrition|

About Sugar
About Sugar

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About Sugar

We Eat More Than We Think! The only thing good about sugar is...it tastes good! After that, it's all downhill... it's high in calories, provides only a brief increase in energy, and greatly increases the growth of bacteria and tooth decay potential. When Eskimos lived a sugar-free diet, their teeth were perfect. No cavities! Once whalers and traders introduced them to a Western diet, tooth decay skyrocketed. So, while you may not think that you're eating too much in your diet, beware of hidden [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2019-10-15T08:00:03-07:00October 15, 2019|Nutrition|

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