2. Steven Kizior, DDS
As a dentist serving Raleigh, North Carolina, Steven Kizior, DDS, often counsels
his patients about the link between nutrition and good oral health. According to
Steven J. Kizior, proper dental nutrition extends far beyond avoiding sugary
and acidic foods. Here, Dr. Steven Kizior offers his nutritional tips for healthy
teeth and gums.
1. Minimize processed foods. Processed foods are those that come in bags,
cans, boxes, and other packages. These foods often contain high levels of
sugars, chemicals, and other ingredients harmful to your oral health.
3. Steven Kizior, DDS
2. Instead, focus on eating whole, natural foods such as fresh fruits and
vegetables, dairy products, whole grains, and lean protein.
3. Avoid highly acidic foods such as soda, which can harm tooth enamel.
4. Skip sugary and starchy foods. Cooked starches like white rice break down
quickly into sugars, which can cause tooth decay.
5. Eat foods high in calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for strong,
healthy teeth.
6. Minimize snacking. The longer you go between snacks and meals, the longer
saliva has to wash food particles away from teeth.
