3 Small Diet Changes To Help You Reduce Your Cavity Risk

Your only means of improving your cavity defense will involve making adjustments to your brushing and flossing habits…right? Actually, if you think of preventive dental care as being just about these actions, you can overlook other ways in which you might be affecting your oral health. Your diet choices can shift your cavity risk in crucial ways. How can you make sure your typical meals and snacks are doing a better job protecting your smile? You may be surprised at how little changes can have a big impact. With a new approach to snacking, or an adjustment to your standard meals, you can make sure you are less likely to need a dental filling or dental crown in the near future.

1. Drinking Water With Meals And Snack

Drinking water when you eat can help you wash away food debris that might stick to teeth. When you keep that debris cleared away, it deprives oral bacteria the opportunity to feed on the sugars in those foods, meaning you are less likely to have cavity troubles. If you choose water instead of soda, you are also taking down your overall sugar intake for the day.

2. Find A Healthy Alternative To Vending Machine Snacks

If you make a beeline for the vending machine at your job every time you need a snack, you can be limited to less than ideal snacking options. Bringing healthy snacks from home can help you avoid sugary, sticky foods.

3. Drinking Water Or Milk At Breakfast

Coffee and orange juice are popular breakfast beverages. In moderation, they can be fine, but both of these drinks are acidic, and may affect natural cavity defense. Because they can soften your enamel, these beverages can also make it easier for stains to accumulate in your enamel.

Talk To Wager-Evans Dental About Protection Against Cavities

At Wager-Evans Dental, you can look forward to excellent oral health support. Regular exams can help to protect you against threats like tooth decay and gum disease. Located in Reno, NV, we proudly care for residents from South Meadows, Double Diamond, Caughlin Ranch, Donner Springs, Meadowood, Sommersett, Arrow Creek, and all surrounding areas. To set up a consultation or your next dental appointment, visit our office, or contact us today  by calling (775) 829-7700.

About The Author

Dr. Brian Evans

Dr. Brian Evans, the current owner of Wager Evans Dental, initially worked as a CPA before transitioning to dentistry to make a greater impact on people's lives. He joined his father-in-law to expand a three-decade-long legacy in the northern Nevada community, eventually taking over the practice. Dr. Evans prioritizes a comfortable environment for his patients and stays at the forefront of dental technology and medical techniques through continuous education and advanced training, focusing on oral and systemic health.

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