Fiber Can Help to Improve Your Oral Health by Cleaning Your Teeth
Posted on 9/7/2020 by Rho Family Dentistry
Yes, there are foods that can literally promote teeth cleaning, even while the patient is currently eating. In addition to the benefits of a patient's body eating fiber, the mere presence of high-fiber food in the patient's mouth is enough to trigger a positive benefit.
Fiber's Direct Effect on Teeth and Gums
When a patient eats a fiber-rich food, the patient's mouth produces more saliva to break down the fiber. In addition to preventing dry mouth, saliva lubricates the mouth, washing away harmful buildups on teeth. Saliva also has antibacterial properties, making it effective against the harmful bacteria responsible for plaque, tartar, and gingivitis. Note that the patient must eat high-fiber foods for the dental benefits to occur; fiber supplements do not yield the same dental benefits of high-fiber foods. Foods that clean a patient's teeth as they eat include apples, carrots, leafy greens,
Other Benefits of Eating Fiber-Rich Foods
Routinely consuming fiber-rich foods can reduce the chances of developing a heart disease by up to 40%. This also increases the HDL (good) cholesterol in the patient's body. Insoluble fiber – fiber that does not break down after contact with water – lowers the chances of the patient getting diverticulitis by 40%. Fiber-rich diets assist with the regulation of blood flow, making it more likely that the patient will not be afflicted with type 2 diabetes. High-fiber foods leave our patients feeling full for longer. High-fiber foods also prevents the body from absorbing all of a food's calories. Also, fibrous foods nourish beneficial bacteria in the musicians' guts.
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