{"id":12123,"date":"2022-09-22T11:37:08","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T18:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/?p=12123"},"modified":"2022-09-22T11:37:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T18:37:14","slug":"3-bad-health-habits-that-may-be-contributing-to-tooth-decay-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arrowdentalarts.com\/home\/3-bad-health-habits-that-may-be-contributing-to-tooth-decay-2\/","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 crucial for your overall health.&nbsp;Studies have found a connection between gum disease, heart disease, and diabetes complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lifestyle changes and improvements in overall health can improve dental health.&nbsp;Healthy nutrition and a healthy diet are key to strong enamel and healthy teeth.&nbsp;Even seemingly healthy lifestyle choices can lead to tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important that you think about how you can exercise, stay hydrated and take vitamin C to keep fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes it&#8217;s not so simple.&nbsp;These habits can hinder your efforts.&nbsp;These habits can cause enamel wear, which can lead tooth decay.&nbsp;These habits are healthy for your mouth as well as 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 reaching your fitness goals can make a huge difference in your mental, and physical health.&nbsp;Your body and mind will thank you.&nbsp;What about your teeth?&nbsp;Dehydration can be caused by athletic activity, which leads to decreased saliva flow.&nbsp;This is because saliva is responsible for neutralizing acids and washing out harmful bacteria. Tooth decay may result.<\/li><li>Maintain good health and fitness.&nbsp;Make sure your mouth is healthy, and you drink enough fluids after exercise.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regularly hydrate your body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The Problem is<\/strong>&nbsp;Sports drinks that contain extra electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium and calcium can be tempting.&nbsp;These electrolytes are important because they increase fluid absorption and are lost through sweat.&nbsp;It is crucial to replenish them as soon as possible.&nbsp;Sports drinks contain high levels of sugar.&nbsp;Acid is formed when sugar and bacteria in your mouth combine to create acid.&nbsp;This ultimately leads to enamel loss.<\/li><li><strong>The Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;Stay hydrated with low-sugar and sugar-free sports drinks as well as water.&nbsp;Electrolytes can be replenished with 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 Is<\/strong>&nbsp;Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent scurvy.&nbsp;Vitamin C is also helpful in iron absorption.&nbsp;Don&#8217;t do too much.&nbsp;Vitamin C-rich foods like oranges, grapefruits and lemons can be very acidic.&nbsp;You can have too many good things.&nbsp;Too many acidic foods can lead to enamel erosion.&nbsp;Enamel erosion can be caused by supplements such as chewable vitamins-C tablets and fizzy vitamin C powdered drinks.<\/li><li>Get vitamin C from food, not supplements.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware of the impact your lifestyle choices can have on your overall health and your smile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Research has shown that proper dental care is crucial for your overall health.&nbsp;Studies have found a connection between gum disease, heart disease, and diabetes complications. 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