Diet and
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Diets low in certain nutrients reduce resistance to oral and dental infections, that is, periodontal disease (gum disease) and decay. A healthy immune system is essential to controlling periodontal disease.
Counseling in the Four Basic Food groups will improve dental health and general health. The consumption of sugar, especially in sticky forms or in a baby bottle while sleeping, contributes to the rapid development of dental decay.
The trace nutrient fluoride, may not be adequately supplied by bottle or municipal water supplies
however, the Edmonton area has a fluoridated water supply. Supplementation with oral tablets and topical application will reduce the incidence of dental decay by more than 60%
in fluoridated areas.
Together, a balanced diet, daily use of fluoride, effective brushing, and sensible eating habits can reduce the risk of, or even prevent, infectious dental disease.
Please don't hesitate to call our office if you need more information on diet or fluoride supplementation and its relationship to dental health.
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Heritage Oak Dental Clinic
2841 109th Street #201
Edmonton, Alberta T6J6B7
780 434-9442
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Diet and Dental Health
In Edmonton Alberta and the surrounding
Devon - Leduc - Spruce Grove - Sherwood Park AB areas.
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