Dr. Patricia DeCino Explains Connection Between Diet and Oral Health

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Dr. Patricia DeCino of DeCino Family Dentistry in Lakewood, Colorado has seen her share of family patients of all ages at her general dentistry practice. After years of dental professionalism she realized that there is an undeniable connection between eating healthy foods and maintaining healthy teeth.

Dr. Patricia DeCino of DeCino Family Dentistry in Lakewood, Colorado has seen her share of family patients of all ages at her general dentistry practice. After years of dental professionalism she realized that there is an undeniable connection between eating healthy foods and maintaining healthy teeth. Basic home dental hygiene is an important factor for overall oral health, but a healthy diet contributes in many crucial ways as well. Proper nutrition from a well-balanced diet is inextricably linked to positive, long-lasting oral health and better prevention of dangerous oral conditions that can lead to serious health problems throughout the body. Giving the body vitamins and minerals it needs for optimal performance also helps increase the long-term health of the teeth and gums by helping the immune system fight infection, decay and disease.


Harmful acids and bacteria are present in the mouth after eating. These harmful materials are present in increased amounts after eating foods high in sugars and carbohydrates, like carbonated beverages, certain processed high-sugar fruit juices, and starchy foods like whole flour breads and pasta and cereal. Many foods marketed to children and processed for convenience contain high levels of sugars, acids and bacteria-causing ingredients that are extremely harmful to the teeth and gums. A diet heavy in sugars and carbohydrates results in an extreme increase in the need for diligent hygiene and dental office visits.


Children ideally should consume foods rich in minerals like calcium along with a balanced intake of essential foods like vegetables, fruits, some dairy products and protein. If a family lives in a community where fluoridated water is not available, fluoride supplements may help if recommended by a doctor. Children should be restricted as thoroughly as possible from eating junk food like potato chips, cookies, crackers, soda, artificial fruit snacks and heavily sweetened granola bars. The continued consumption of these types of products increases their risk of serious, long-term health problems like obesity, osteoporosis and diabetes, in addition to wreaking havoc on tooth enamel and gums, which can contribute to very serious health problems in adulthood. To learn more about how a healthy diet can provide a lifetime of sparkling teeth, visit DeCino Family Dentistry online at http://www.decinofamilydentistry.com/.


Contact Info:
Name: Dr. Patricia DeCino
Email: toothdocpat@guestoffice.com
Phone: (720) 279-9323
Organization: Decino Family Dentistry

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