{"id":11856,"date":"2022-06-14T12:55:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T19:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=11856"},"modified":"2022-06-14T12:55:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T19:55:22","slug":"3-not-so-good-health-habits-that-may-be-contributing-to-tooth-decay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/3-not-so-good-health-habits-that-may-be-contributing-to-tooth-decay\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Not So Good Health Habits that May Be Contributing to Tooth Decay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Research has shown that good dental care is essential for your overall health.&nbsp;Studies have shown a link between gum disease and other health issues like heart disease and diabetes complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dental health can be improved by changing your lifestyle and overall health.&nbsp;Strong enamel and healthy teeth are dependent on a healthy diet and good nutrition.&nbsp;Tooth decay can result from even seemingly healthy lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to think about ways you can exercise, stay hydrated, take vitamin C, and keep fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, it is not so easy.&nbsp;These habits can actually hinder your efforts.&nbsp;These habits can cause enamel to wear off, which can lead to tooth decay.&nbsp;These habits are good for both your mouth and your 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;Setting and achieving your fitness goals will make a big difference in your mental and physical well-being.&nbsp;You will be a blessing to your body and mind.&nbsp;How about your teeth?&nbsp;Athletic activity can lead to dehydration, which in turn leads to decreased saliva flow.&nbsp;Tooth decay can result from this because saliva is responsible to neutralizing acids and washing away harmful bacteria.<\/li><li>Keep your health and fitness in check.&nbsp;You should ensure that your mouth is healthy and drink plenty of fluids after and during exercise.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydrate your body regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Problem Is<\/strong>&nbsp;It is tempting to drink sports drinks with extra electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and calcium.&nbsp;These electrolytes are vital because they increase fluid absorption, and are lost through sweat.&nbsp;It is important to replenish them as quickly as possible.&nbsp;High levels of sugar are common in sports drinks.&nbsp;Acid is created when sugar and your mouth bacteria combine to make acid. This eventually causes enamel loss.<\/li><li><strong>The Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Keep hydrated with low-sugar, sugar-free sports drinks and water.&nbsp;High-nutrient foods can replenish electrolytes.<\/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 is<\/strong>&nbsp;Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, helps to prevent scurvy.&nbsp;Vitamin C also helps with iron absorption.&nbsp;It is important not to do too much.&nbsp;Vitamin C-rich foods such as oranges, grapefruits, and lemons can be extremely acidic.&nbsp;It is possible to have too much good stuff.&nbsp;Too much acidic food can cause enamel erosion.&nbsp;Some supplements, such as fizzy vitamin C powdered drinks and chewable vitamins-C tablets, can lead to enamel erosion.<\/li><li><strong>The solution is<\/strong>&nbsp;Reduce your intake of acidic juices and fruits, and get vitamin C through food and not supplements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay attention to the effects your lifestyle choices have on your overall health, and your teeth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research has shown that good dental care is essential for your overall health.&nbsp;Studies have shown a link between gum disease and other health issues like heart disease and diabetes complications. 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