Healthy teeth is not an option, it is a way of life. Reducing the amount of Sugar in your diet is not only beneficial for your teeth but also your health in general. Sugar helps bacteria stick to the tooth surface producing plaque. The more sugar you consume, the more acids are produced and over time this leads to tooth decay.
Read on to know the 5 most important expert tips to slash sugar from your diet:

TIP#1: OPT FOR SUGAR FREE BREAKFAST

There may be high levels of sugar in some breakfast cereals. Switching to lower level of sugar or no added sugar cereals will have a massive impact on your dental and overall health. Go for unsweetened versions of common foods like non-dairy milk which includes almond and soya, nut butter, oatmeal and fruits.

TIP#2: RECOGNIZE SUGAR CONTENT

There are many hidden sugars in certain food items. Everything which you don’t think is sweet like ketchup, salad dressings, condiments etc. have sugar in it. Make sure you read the food label of the product in which they have properly listed the contents and quantity of sugar. You will need to look for more than just the word ‘Sugar’ as it hides under various tricky names like sucrose, glucose, fructose, maltose, molasses and corn syrup.

TIP#3: BE SMART & SNACK WISELY

You have already eaten your breakfast and it is still time for the lunch but you can’t stop craving for something to eat. Do not rush out for unhealthy options like cakes, candies, cookies and other sugary foods which cause tooth decay. Choose to snack smartly with fresh fruits, raw vegetables like carrots, cucumber or handful of nuts which will provide that energy boost you need. Remember to choose sugary food less often and avoid them between meals.

TIP#4: SAY YES TO HEALTHY DRINKS

Sweetened drinks with high sugar content create a perfect storm that put you at a risk of tooth decay, weight gain and other health issues. Avoiding aerated or sugar drinks is a good idea but that is not the only sugar packed Drink out there. Make sure you try to moderate the amount of sugary drinks you consume and prefer healthy drinks and smoothies like Kiwi and Banana smoothie, Strawberry smoothie, Celery smoothie etc

TIP#5: HIT THE SACK EARLY

Brushing & Flossing your teeth post dinner serves as a reminder that you are not supposed to eat. The cool fresh feeling in your mouth refrains you from actually grabbing mid night snacks or scouting the refrigerator for desserts and ice cream. Being a night owl results in mid night cravings due to which, brushing and flossing at night becomes clearly pointless. So make sure you fix a time when you are suppose to sleep and stick to it.

So Don’t Forget…

Cutting down on sugar feels like an impossible task but eventually your taste buds will adjust accordingly. If you normally put two packets of sugar in your coffee, for instance, try one for a week, then half, and finally add only milk. For your yogurt, mix half a serving of sweetened yogurt with half a serving of plain, and eventually move on to adding natural sweetness with fresh fruit

And if you still can’t seem to follow our tips, make sure that you Brush & Floss twice a day and follow our 2 minute Oral Care Routine daily using advanced dental Products like Oral Care’s Smart Water Flosser & Oral Care’s Musical Electronic Toothbrush

The post 5 TIPS TO REDUCE SUGAR FROM THE DIET appeared first on Oral Care Solutions.