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3 Videos: Nutrition and Healthy Teeth

What is the optimal diet to help ensure you will have healthy teeth and a beautiful smile for years to come?

Fortunately, the science is not very complex. Tooth enamel is primarily made up of calcium. Calcium builds enamel. Bacteria and acidity are two chief culprits in eroding enamel... (click on first video below).

On the Unhealthy Food List
soda     candy     pastries
potato chips     french fries     dried fruits

On the Healthy Food List
apples     pears     cheese
chicken     nuts     milk

(click on the second video below to see why these foods are either healthy or unhealthy)

When you eat is also important. Excessive snacking contributes to poor oral health.

Two Important Watchwords

Variety      Moderation

Surprisingly, dieting can hurt your teeth! Many diets eliminate entire food groups.

(click on the third video below to see how variety and moderation in diet support healthy teeth).

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