Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?

Town and Country Preventive Dentistry When people in the St. Louis area think of diet and oral health, they typically think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these harmful sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the dilemma.

The typical American diet tends to be high in calories and low in nutrition, even here in Chesterfield and Manchester.

If your body is lacking in critical nutrients, the tissues in the mouth may have trouble resisting infection. These dangerous infections can lead to gum disease.

A few years ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture unveiled the MyPlate graphic to illustrate a healthy diet. Half of our meals should be composed of fruits and vegetables and the rest should be equally divided between lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.

While this is an excellent resource, critical dietary needs change throughout life, so it’s a good idea to call Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers at 314-576-0088 and schedule a check-up with Doctor Martin Buchheit to see if your diet is affecting your teeth.

When you eat a balanced diet and feel your best, you’ll want to look your best, so be sure to ask our friendly staff about unprecedented cosmetic dentistry procedures such as smile redesigns and same day restorations.

At Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers, our menu of services includes crowns, veneers, inlays, onlays, dental implants, tooth-colored fillings, sealants, teeth whitening, and clear braces.

Contact Town and Country Cosmetic Dentistry and Implant Centers:

314-576-0088

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

14377 Woodlake Dr Ste 205
Chesterfield, Missouri
28036

 

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