EFFECTS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES ON OUR DENTAL HEALTH

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EFFECTS OF FOOD AND BEVERAGES ON OUR DENTAL HEALTH

Some foods and drinks cause tooth decay, while others help fight plaque formation.Some foods and drinks cause tooth decay, while others help fight plaque formation.Plaque is a thin, invisible layer of sticky bacteria that covers the surfaces of your teeth. When the starches or sugars in the food you eat come into contact with plaque, acids that attack tooth enamel begin to appear. This condition can cause tooth enamel to soften and deteriorate, eventually causing caries.

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HERE ARE A FEW RECOMMENDED

– Milk and dairy products such as cheese and yogurt are low in sugar and rich in calcium, which helps strengthen your teeth. The researchers found that cheese forms a film around the teeth that protects it more against the acids that attack the tooth enamel. it prevents the formation of caries in the casein in the cheese.

– Fiber-rich fruits and vegetables such as carrots, cabbage and celery sticks stimulate the flow of saliva, which is your best natural defense against caries and gum disease.

– It is recommended to chew sugar-free gum to increase saliva flow, thereby reducing plaque acid, strengthening your teeth and reducing your risk of tooth decay.

– Nuts are a rich source of protein and minerals that are good for teeth. Steer clear of desserts and sugary snacks and opt for unsweetened almonds and walnuts instead. But don’t break crustacean nutrients with your teeth.

– Water is the best drink to maintain your oral health. Because water protects teeth by neutralizing acid in the mouth environment.

– Fizzy drinks, including Soda, are acidic and therefore bad for your teeth.

– Caffeinated drinks, such as cola, can also cause dry mouth and cause tooth decay. In addition, fruit juices are loaded with sugars that will help bacteria produce acid and can be harmful to your teeth.

– Sports and energy drinks can cause irreversible damage to teeth with high levels of acid and sugar. Don’t forget to chew sugar-free gum if necessary, or rinse your mouth with water afterwards.

– Hard, sticky sweets and candies are in constant contact with your teeth, making it easier to rot.

– Starchy foods such as saltine crackers and potato chips turn into sugar very quickly, providing nutrients for bacteria that cause caries

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HERE ARE A FEW TIPS TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF TOOTH DECAY DUE TO THE FOODS YOU EAT

1- Avoid consuming sugary foods.

2- Meet Your Sugar needs with hard and fibrous foods such as apples and carrots.

3- Drink more water during the day.

4- After eating, rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.

5- Brush your teeth twice for two minutes at least 30 minutes after eating.

6- Floss every day to make sure that food residues are not stuck between your teeth.decongest.

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President of Organ Transplant Center at MedicalPark Hospital Antalya

Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

Professional Members:

American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

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