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PAPER OF NUTRITION FOR ORAL
HEALTH
 1. The function of nutrition for oral
health
◦ Good dental health begins early in life and must be practiced throughout life. The
optimal role of nutrients for oral health are:

A. Carbohydrat
◦ Although many studies say that carbohydrates are the cause of various dental
and oral diseases, their function as a catalyst in the process of metabolism of other
nutrients (minerals, vitamins and fats) and to increase consumption of other
nutrients as well as the role of immunopolysaccharides in warding off infections
important in the pre-eruption period and after eruption, carbohydrates also play
an important role in maintaining healthy teeth and mouth. Foods that contain
carbohydrates like rice, cassava, pattoes.
B. Minerals
The role or function of minerals generally broadens the basic structure of bones and
teeth. The following functions of several minerals that are important for dental and oral
health:
◦ Calcium
Helps in the formation and lifting of teeth and bones. Calcium is found in milk, cheese,
eggs and vegetables.
◦ Phosphor
It is necessary to develop healthy bones especially in the formation and growth of the
jaw, and the pattern of tooth eruption. Phosphorus is widely available in milk, cheese,
meat, seeds, eggs, and nuts.
◦ Magnesium
Prevents hypoplasia regulation and helps the process of mineralization of bones and
teeth. Magnesium occurs in soybeans, shellfish and wheat.
◦ Iron
An important role in health care and tongue mucosal tissue fiber.
This mineral is commonly found in meat, spinach, and green
vegetables.
◦ Flour
Maintaining strong bones and teeth makes teeth, besides flour
also creates acid-base pH in the oral cavity. Flour is widely
available, broccoli, chicken dagaing and fluoridated water.
◦ Zinc
A major role in the recognition of wounds in the oral mucosa. Zinc
is widely available in seafood, liver, meat and wheat cereals.
C. Protein
◦ Protein is very important, especially during tissue growth,
including the development of teeth from the beginning of its
growth. In addition protein is available in the formation of
antibodies that protect all tissues including the oral mucosa and
surrounding areas, especially from infections that may attack the
periodontal tissues and also prevent angular cheilitis.
2. The food and beverage can make
tooth decay
◦ Empty calorie foods such as candy, sweets like cookies, cakes and muffins, and snack
foods like chips are a cause for dental concern, not only because they offer no
nutritional value, but because the amount and type of sugar that they contain that
can adhere to teeth. The bacteria in your mouth feed off these sugars, releasing acids,
and that’s what leads to tooth decay.
◦ Sugar containing drinks, soda, lemonade, juice and sweetened coffee or tea (iced or
hot) are particularly harmful because sipping them causes a constant sugar bath over
teeth, which promotes tooth decay.
◦ Nutritious, acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus fruits can have acidic effects on tooth
enamel, too, so eat them as part of a meal, not by themselves. Dried fruits, including
raisins, are also good choices for a healthy diet, but since they are sticky and adhere to
teeth, the plaque acids that they produce continue to harm teeth long after you stop
eating them. Opt for a piece of fresh fruit instead.
3. The foods and beverages can
maintain oral health
◦ Cheese, milk, plain yogurt, calcium-fortified tofu, leafy greens and almonds, are foods
that may benefit tooth health thanks to their high amounts of calcium and other
nutrients they provide. Protein-rich foods like meat, poultry, fish, milk and eggs are the
best sources of phosphorus. Both of these minerals play a critical role in dental health,
by protecting and rebuilding tooth enamel.

◦ Fruits and vegetables are good choices for a healthy smile since they are high in water
and fiber, which balance the sugars they contain and help to clean the teeth. These
foods also help stimulate saliva production, which washes harmful acids and food
particles away from teeth and helps neutralize acid, protecting teeth from decay. Plus,
many contain vitamin C (important for healthy gums and quick healing of wounds)
and vitamin A (another key nutrient in building tooth enamel).
4. Prevent our oral cavity from oral
disease
◦ Limit consumption of food and beverages that contribute to poor oral health. (See list
on reverse side)
◦ Eat sweets at mealtime, not as a snack, because the increased flow of saliva during a
meal helps protect the teeth by washing away and diluting sugar.
◦ If sugar is the first ingredient listed on a product label, then the food has high sugar
content. Look for other sugars on the label: corn syrup, corn sweeteners, dextrose,
fructose, glucose, honey, maple syrup, molasses and sucrose.
◦ Check to see if liquid medicines (such as cough syrup) contain sugar. Ask a physician
or pharmacist for sugar-free medicines.
◦ Drink water between meals.
◦ Prepare food in healthy ways, such as steamed, sautéed, poached or baked. Avoid
fried food and limit salt intake.
◦ Maintain proper oral hygiene. Brush twice a day for two minutes with fluoridated
toothpaste and a soft toothbrush; clean or floss between teeth and gums once a day;
clean or scrape the tongue daily.
◦ Delay brushing for at least an hour after consuming acidic food or beverages. Because
acid softens the tooth’s surface, brushing will cause more enamel loss. Instead, rinse
mouth with water, chew hard cheese or sugarless gum to stimulate saliva flow, which
helps to wash away and neutralize acids.
◦ Visit a dental hygienist for regular professional cleanings, customized home care and to
discuss nutrition and healthy food choices.