As much as we would love to see your smile here at Oral Surgery Consultants of Pennsylvania, we do want you to keep your permanent teeth healthy. You know you should brush your teeth twice a day, and see your dentist regularly, but your diet also plays a role in the health of your teeth.
A diet that promotes good oral health is not just about the foods you eat or avoid – when and how you eat them is equally important. Dental erosion or the loss of tooth enamel and at times deeper parts of the tooth due to chemicals has numerous causes. These causes range from dietary factors such as fruits, juices and candies with high concentrations of citric acid and carbonated beverages. Dental erosion can also be caused by reflux disease or gastritis to the prolonged oral retention of medications such as vitamin C or aspirin. To maintain a balanced diet and to reduce harm on your teeth, eat a variety of foods from each of the five major food groups and limit the number of snacks you eat.
For more information about oral surgery procedures, contact us in one of our Philadelphia, PA area locations today. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Oral Surgery Consults of Pennsylvania, call 215-463-4141 or visit www.oralsurgerypa.com.
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