Diet and Dental Health

Your body is a machine and you need your teeth to fuel it, which is why Dr. Kathleen Falsey, DDS goes above and beyond to help you take care of them. However, it’s up to you to take care of your machine. One of the most important things you can do for your oral health is schedule regular dental checkups and cleanings twice a year, but you should also make healthy dietary choices on a daily basis. By doing so, you can protect yourself from two of the most common diseases of modern civilization, tooth decay (cavities) and periodontal (gum) disease.

Eating a variety of foods as part of a well-balanced diet may not only improve your dental health, but it may also reduce your risk of developing disorders like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Each time you eat – what you eat and when you eat it – you create an environment for oral bacteria to develop. Additionally, studies show that dental disease is just as related to overeating as heart disease, obesity, diabetes and hypertension. So making a habit of eating too much of just about anything, too frequently, should be avoided.

If you have further questions about diet affecting your dental health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.bayberrydentalcare.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kathleen Falsey, DDS at Bayberry Dental Care here in Tinley Park, IL, call 708-802-8300.