Eating well for healthy mouth Newsletter #3

Nutrition, Dental and Overall Health:
Unbelievably Intertwined

Many medical conditions require more than just medications from a general doctor. Did you know that many have both dental and nutritional complications as well? We have compiled a list of 35 common problems people experience that have both nutrition and dental components. If you suffer from any listed, you may benefit from the expertise of both a dentist and a dietitian to avoid complications. Luckily for you, DiBona Dental Group has both to ensure you remain in optimal health!

Click Here to See a Comprehensive List of Medical Conditions With BOTH Dental and Nutritional Complications

Worst Foods For Your Dental Health & Why

Candy & Gum (sugar gum):

provide sugar which feed the bacteria responsible for cavities. Sugar-Free gum with xylitol can actually be good for cavity prevention because it stimulates saliva flow and removes food particles from teeth.

Sticky &/or Chewy Foods:

have the ability to get lost in the interproximal spaces (between the teeth), trapping cavity forming bacteria

Carbonated Soft Drinks (regular OR diet):

contain phosphorous and carbonation which erode the enamel of teeth and make them more prone to cavities (along with stains and discoloration).

Fruit or Vegetable Juices:

can contain as much sugar as regular soda (sometimes more!); sugar acts as fuel for cavity forming bacteria.

Fermentable Carbohydrates (4 types listed below):

can drop salivary pH to an environment optimal for decay: <5.5 pH

1. grains/starches (crackers, chips, bread)

2. fruits (specifically dried & canned)

3. added sugar (molasses, corn syrup, honey)

4. sweetened dairy products (ice cream, chocolate milk)

Best Food For Your Dental Health and Why

Xtlitol/Sorbitol:

may inhibit growth of Streptococcus mutans (the main bacteria responsible for forming cavities)

Sugar Free Gum:

helps stimulate saliva flow which increases pH above 5.5 which is a non-cavity promoting environment

Fish, Meats, Eggs, Poultry, Nuts, Seeds & Oil:

are cariostatic (meaning they do not fuel cavitity forming bacteria & do not drop pH of saliva <5.5)

Cheese & Milk:

help increase pH above 5.5 which is a non-cavity promoting environment

Raw foods:

encourages chewing (which can help remove excess food debris) & increases saliva production (which helps increase pH above 5.5)

Nutritional Supplements You Can Trust

The only supplements our in-house registered dietitian, Nina Pauk and the DiBona Dental Group trust are Pure Encapsulations. Renowned for using the highest grade ingredients, no artificial colors, hidden fillers or coatings, they also provide full disclosure of the ingredients listed.

Most importantly they are one of the only companies that have a 3rd party lab verify potency of ingredients and verify claims. Pure Encapsulations only sell to licensed health care professionals as they believe the strongest link between proper supplementation and the consumer is the presence and guidance of a health care professional.

It is no surprise that over 36,000 health care professionals(including DiBona Dental Group) use

Pure Encapsulations.

Why you want to be sure you are getting the most trusted supplements on the market:

1. Unlike prescription medications, dietary supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

2. Supplement manufacturers do not need to prove the quality/quantity or report all ingredients contained in their products

3. Manufacturers and distributors are not required by law to investigate, record or forward any reports of injury/illness related to the use of their product to the FDA

4. Claims made about products do not need to be evaluated by the FDA, and may be based on uncontrolled studies

If you are interested in taking any dietary supplement we encourage you to take Pure Encapsulations. We want to be sure you are ingesting the safest and highest quality supplements on the market.

Click on the following link to browse and purchase supplements.

http://www.purecapspro.com/home.asp?web=ninadibona

If you have questions about which supplements would be appropriate for you feel free to email Nina Pauk at dibonadentaldietitian@gmail.com

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Let them eat

CHOCOLATE!

Do you LOVE chocolate? Now you can satisfy your chocolate cravings without compromising your nutrition or dental health. How?

Unsweetened cocoa powder provides the same intense chocolate flavor without the excessive fat or sugar an average chocolate bar contains---meaning lower risk for cavities and weight gain.

Additionally, unsweetened cocoa powder is chock full of cancer fighting and heart healthy antioxidants such as epicatechin, catechin and proanthocyanidin. So go ahead, indulge! Your dietitian and dentist gave you permission!

Some ideas for using unsweetened cocoa powder:

stir into yogurt
toss into a smoothie
mix into oatmeal
substitute for chocolate in baking
dust on top of frozen yogurt

Within each newsletter, Nina Pauk, RD, LDN will also answer specific nutrition questions from YOU! (your name will be kept anonymous) To ask our dietitian your nutrition question, email her at:

DiBonaDentalDietitian@gmail.com

ASK

THE DIETITIAN

Question from a patient:

'I like to eat beans but don't have time to cook dry beans. I don't want to eat all the salt that canned beans have. How can I still have quick, great tasting beans without sacrificing nutrition?'

Answer:

Beans are an amazingly nutritious (and delicious) food! Packed with both protein and fiber they are a great way to add a nutritional boost to many dishes.

Like you, I do not have the time to make beans from scratch, so I also go the canned route.

While convenient, canned beans do come with the caveat of being soaked in a sodium rich fluid.

Given the average American gets much more sodium than they need (upwards of 3,400mg/day), it is best to find a way to remove the beans from their salt bath.

Pouring beans into a colander and rinsing under cold water is the fastest way to remove the excess salt.

To add back some flavor try some these salt-free ingredients (in any combination):

-olive oil

-black pepper

-lime juice

-cumin

-garlic powder

-cilantro

-crushed red pepper

-red wine vinegar vinegar

Some of my favorite ways I enjoy beans are:

-tossed into a salad

-combined into a mango salsa

-pureed into a dip for veggies

-mixed into a hearty soup

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