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FINHAS. A .
PETIWALA
BDS

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FOOD

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DIET COUNSELING
Dietary counseling provides
individualizing nutritional care for encouraging
modification of eating habits
 It may also assist in prevention or treatment of
nutrition - related illnesses such as –
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Caries and other oral disorders
Cardiovascular disease
Cancer
Obesity
Diabetes

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AIM AND PURPOSE
Provides the patient important insight into
food-related illnesses and education
regarding how various nutrients affect
illnesses or obesity.
 As Dentists – Prevention and Maintenance of
Oral health through Diet.
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DIET AND ORAL HEALTH
Appropriate nutrition play a major role in
good Dental health
 Diet is a major aetiological factor for
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Dental caries
Enamel erosion
Nutritional status impacts on the
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Development of the teeth
The host’s resistance to many oral conditions
Periodontal diseases
Oral cancer

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ROLE OF DIET IN DENTAL CARIES
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Etiology of caries:
PLAYS A
MAJOR
ROLE

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Caries Proces
•Sugar
•Stick foods
•Other carbohydrates

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ROLE OF DIET IN DENTAL DEVELOPMENT
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Nutrients essential
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Vitamin A – Enamel
Vitamin C – Dentin
Vitamin D – Structural matrix of bones
and teeth
Calcium – Fluorapatite formation along with
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Phosphorus
Fluoride
Foods containing above nutrients recommended during
pregnancy
Malnutrition causes defectively formed teeth
Eruption of teeth is delayed in malnourished

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ROLE OF DIET IN PERIODONTAL DISEASE
Periodontal tissues will benefit when nutrition is
adequate
 Deficiencies of Vitamin C, Folic acid, and Zinc
may be more susceptible periodontal disease
 Tobacco consumption accentuates the disease
process
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HEALTHY DIET
•Lowers risk of many chronic diseases
such as heart disease and diabetes.
•Helps to maintain a healthy weight.
•Provides people with more energy.
The United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines
describe a healthy diet as one that:
•Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and
milk products;
•Includes lean meats, poultry, fish,
beans, eggs, and nuts; and
•Is low in saturated fats, trans fats,
cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added
sugars.

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AN APPLE EACH DAY KEEPS DOCTOR AWAY?
Fresh fruits appear to be low
carcinogenicity, Citrus fruits have not been
associated.
 Large consumption of Apples and Grapes
can result in dental caries.
 High consumption of fruit juice
can cause dental erosion.
 Sugared fruit flavored drinks
should not be frequently used.
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MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
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Cow’s milk contain lactose
about and 4-8 gm/100 gm
respectively
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The presence of Calcium and Phosphate in Milk can
prevent dissolution of Enamel and Milk have other
protective factors as well
Casein is a Phosphoprotein present in milk is
responsible for caries protective effect
Cheese have anti-caries properties
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FOOD TIPS
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Vary your veggies
Focus on fruit
Go lean with protein
Get your calcium
rich foods
Make half your grains
whole
Find your balance between
food and physical activity
Limit sugar intake:
Foods high in sugar often have too
many calories and not enough
nutrients.
Sugar also promotes tooth decay.
Limit salty foods:
Salty foods can increase your risk of
high blood pressure.

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DIET DIARY :
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The individual should be asked to record three days of his or her
intake in the diary
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One of the 3 days should be a
weekend days as food habits
may be different on that day
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Children as young as 11 years can
keep their own records and children
young as 7 years are likely to do
with parental help

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ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION
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Reduce sucrose consumption
 Sweets are not to be eaten between meals or at
bedtime
 Emphasize foods that require chewing, stay
away
from soft/sticky foods
 Brush teeth after meals and ALWAYS at
Bedtime
 Discuss the danger of “hidden” sugars such as
starchy foods (bread)

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VISIT YOUR DENTIST AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR
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Keep teeth and gums healthy
 Proper
nutrition
 Dental exams
 Proper brushing
 Proper flossing