Conventional dietary wisdom tends to focus on the negative rather than the positive. You are often told that you shouldn’t eat various foods. When it comes to dental health, you’re likely to hear “you shouldn’t eat sugar” as the most common tooth preserving advice. However, are there foods that can help fight tooth decay? Luckily, research shows that there is, in fact, a wide range of consumable items that have inherent cavity and gum disease fighting compounds. Examples would be cheese, coconut oil, green tea, and one holiday favorite – the cranberry. Temecula dentists at Oasis Family Dental are here to highlight a Thanksgiving favorite (cranberries) which may have compelling cavity-fighting compounds.
Tooth Decay During the Holidays
Next Thursday, you may not want to watch what you eat. Thanksgiving is one of the most indulgent days of the year in America when it comes to eating. If all goes well, you may be in a tryptophan induced coma by the late afternoon. As you plan out your feast, the list is likely to include the (more…)
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