Resources

The following are some linked nutritional resources that you may find helpful:

Nutrition.gov USDA—Understand Nutrition Facts Label USDA—Information About Nutrition American Society for Nutrition Nutrition at Wikipedia

USDA—Food and Nutrition Information Center USDA—Center for Food Safety MyPyramid.gov American Dietetic Association

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Nutri-Facts

A complex, interdependent relationship exists between the food we intake and our oral (i.e., mouth) health.

A few examples:

• Dietary deficiencies such as inadequate amounts of calcium, iodine, iron, folic acid, proteins, phosphate, and vitamins B2, B3, B6, B12, C, and D can endanger oral health;
• Fermentable carbohydrates in the form of refined sugars and cooked starches (cookies, breads, etc.), can promote bacteria that produces acid resulting in “dental caries” (a.k.a. tooth decay);
• Sugar-based foods that are less soluble in water and tend to adhere to teeth (e.g., jelly beans), acidic foods, carbonated soft drinks, and prolonged exposure to citric acids can contribute to tooth erosion;
• Regurgitation of stomach acid due to reflux or induced vomiting can also result in tooth demineralization/ erosion;
• Tobacco use and alcohol consumption can lead to cancer of the mouth.