Tooth Decay Solution

Brushing your teeth after each meal and flossing

 

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Brushing your teeth after each meal is crucial

Healthy diet of Fruit and Vegetables

The best way to prevent cavities is by addressing your diet. As discussed excessive sugar consumption is at the central to the problem. According to Dr. Francesco Branca, Director of WHO’s Department of Nutrition for Health and Development: “We have solid evidence that keeping intake of free sugars to less than 10 percent of total energy intake reduces the risk of overweight, obesity and tooth decay.”

One of the keys to oral health is eating a traditional diet rich in fresh, unprocessed vegetables, nuts, and grass-fed meats. By avoiding sugars and processed foods, you prevent the proliferation of the bacteria that cause decay in the first place.”

 

A good diet

– Eat healthy diet of Fruit and Vegetables

– Drink natural Fluoride Free Water

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Regular dental check ups

  •  Dental treatment is free for Under 18 Year Olds in New Zealand.

Dentist visit

 

 

 

Reduce sugar intake

New Zealanders are consuming an extraordinary amount of sugar on a daily basis. On average, we consume approx 54 kilograms of sugar per year. That is equivalent to 37 teaspoons of sugar per person per day. Fluoride Free NZ believes that sugar is the main contributor to not only the tooth decay issue in New Zealand but also its impact on other diseases.  Scientific American18 recently addressed this issue as well, noting that excessive sugar consumption is at the heart of the problem. According to Dr. Francesco Branca, Director of WHO’s Department of Nutrition for Health and Development: “We have solid evidence that keeping intake of free sugars to less than 10 percent of total energy intake reduces the risk of overweight, obesity and tooth decay.”

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 Reduce sugar intake