Juicing And Dental Health
Pros and cons of fruit and vegetable juice.
With the temperature dropping quickly, and Christmas approaching at speed, you could be forgiven for thinking juicing really isn’t something anyone is doing at the moment.
However, in December many people have lots of Christmas parties to go to, and want to get all those extra nutrients in for a healthy, gorgeous glow. It will also be January before you know it (sad but true!) which means all the standard New Year’s Resolutions will be listed, including losing weight and being healthier, which could well involve juicing in some shape or form.
With this in mind, it’s the perfect time of year for your Abbey Road dentist to give you a little extra info in regards to this trend.
We know juicing is considered unhealthy by some, and incredibly healthy by others; so we can only advise you see you GP before making any big changes to your diet. But in regards to your teeth, juicing is likely to have some impact. Sugar isn’t the only nasty when it comes to our teeth, acid is a problem as well. You can find it in all kinds of food and drink, and particularly in fruit and vegetables.
But that doesn’t mean fresh juice is bad for your health – it is nutrient dense, which certainly isn’t a bad thing. The problem is, these juices can be bad for your teeth so it is important you take care when juicing (even if you just drink one fresh juice once a day), to avoid your teeth suffering.
Use Straws To Reduce Surface Stains
Green juices are by far the most popular types of juice, but the problem is the chlorophyll in these vegetable juices which can stain your teeth, as can green tea. However, it doesn’t have to be a problem, you just need to get used to drinking with a straw. All it does is limit how much contact the teeth have with the juice.
Dilute Brightly Coloured Juices By Drinking Water Straight After
Any juices that are particularly bright in colour should be followed quickly with water to dilute any potential stains.
Floss To Prevent Staining
Floss more to prevent staining and to maintain excellent gum health. Flossing contributes to stain reduction and prevention, so floss more if you are juicing.
Avoid Enamel Erosion
Enamel erosion is bad news for your teeth. It is caused by acid in the food or drink you consume attacking them, softening the enamel and damaging the surface. Your saliva can help in some way to preventing this, but it is worth chatting to your Abbey Road dental professionals about the best products to use to protect your teeth and help you rebuild enamel mineral.
Want To Know More? Speak To Your NW8, Abbey Road Dentist
If you want more advice to help you care for your teeth when you are juicing, or you’re simply in need of a checkup at our NW8 clinic, please give us a call on 02076241603 and we will be more than happy to get you booked in.
