{"id":11541,"date":"2022-02-14T12:29:47","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T20:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=11541"},"modified":"2022-02-14T12:29:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T20:29:49","slug":"3-bad-health-habits-that-may-be-contributing-to-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/3-bad-health-habits-that-may-be-contributing-to-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Bad Health Habits that May Be Contributing to Tooth Decay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Research has shown that proper dental care is important for your overall health.&nbsp;Studies show a connection between gum infection and other health problems like diabetes complications and heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your overall health and lifestyle can also improve your dental health.&nbsp;A healthy diet and proper nutrition are key factors in strong enamel and teeth.&nbsp;If not managed correctly, some seemingly healthy habits could lead to tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should think about how you can exercise regularly, stay hydrated, and take vitamin C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it&#8217;s not so simple.&nbsp;These habits could actually be a hindrance to your efforts. They can wear away the protective enamel on your teeth, leaving them open to decay.&nbsp;These habits can support both a healthy mouth and a healthy body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Problem is<\/strong>&nbsp;Keeping to your fitness goals will have a positive impact on your mental and physical health. Your body and mind are sure to thank you.&nbsp;What about your teeth?&nbsp;Dehydration can result from athletic activity, which in turn causes decreased saliva flow.&nbsp;This can lead to tooth decay because saliva is responsible for washing away harmful bacteria and neutralizing acids.<\/li><li><strong>Your Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Maintain your good health and physical fitness. However, you should also ensure your mouth is healthy by drinking lots of fluids after and during workouts.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep your body properly hydrated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Problem is<\/strong>&nbsp;There are temptations to drink sports drinks that contain extra electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium and calcium.&nbsp;These electrolytes are important because they increase fluid absorption and are lost through sweat. It is best to replenish them quickly.&nbsp;Many sports drinks contain high levels of sugar.&nbsp;Your mouth bacteria and sugar combine to create acid, which eventually eats away your tooth enamel.<\/li><li><strong>The Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Stay hydrated by drinking low-sugar and sugar-free sports drinks or sticking to water. You can also replenish electrolytes by eating high-nutrient foods.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loading Up on Vitamin C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Problem:<\/strong>&nbsp;A powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C helps prevent scurvy. It also aids in the absorption of iron.&nbsp;Be careful not to overdo it.&nbsp;Vitamin C-rich foods can also be very acidic (think oranges, grapefruits and lemons).&nbsp;In this instance, it is possible to have too many good things.&nbsp;Enamel erosion can occur if you are exposed to high levels of acidic foods for too long.&nbsp;High levels of acid can cause enamel erosion in some supplements like fizzy vitamin C powdered beverages and chewable vitamin-C tablets.<\/li><li><strong>The solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Limit your consumption of acidic fruits and juices and get vitamin C from food, not supplements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be mindful of the impact your lifestyle choices can have on your overall health and your teeth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research has shown that proper dental care is important for your overall health.&nbsp;Studies show a connection between gum infection and other health problems like diabetes complications and heart disease. 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