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For centuries, people have lived with the postulation that tooth decay is a natural part of the process of aging; however, recent studies have revealed that tooth decay is actually a result of failing to properly take care of our teeth, including exposing them to harmful elements that expedite decay. There is growing evidence that an all-natural diet has the capacity to prevent tooth decay. Additionally, there is growing evidence that tooth decay can actually be re-mineralized through natural processes.
The Importance of Dental Health
Your dentist will often stress the importance of dental health to our overall health, and this fact cannot be over emphasized, meaning that the protection of our teeth through proper dental care, is just as important as protecting any other system, organ or body part on or in the body. Digestion is a part of the process breaking down the food we consume for it to be metabolized in the body, and that begins in the mouth. If you are wondering where dentists stand on the matter of an all-natural diet, the Academy of General Dentistry completely supports an all-natural diet, which means the food is completely free from chemicals and preservatives.
Defining All-Natural
The term “all-natural” can be somewhat ambiguous due to the fact that it means different things to different people. At the most rudimentary level, an all-natural diet is a diet that allows the individual to only consume food that is completely free of chemicals, preservatives and pesticides. For those who wish to take an all-natural diet to the next level, they can adopt a vegan lifestyle, which includes a wheat and allergy free diet. Consuming an all-natural diet is the best way to ensure that your body is getting adequate nourishment, which is vital to your overall health and to the health of your teeth. This means that your diet is actually a significant part of your dental care.
When food is in its highest natural state, it facilitates the absorption of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, without all of the added fat, calories, salt and sugar, and your dentist will tell you that excessive sugar intake has the potential to wreak havoc on your teeth — leading to rapid tooth decay. Vegan diets are exceptional in providing these types of foods and their inherent benefits.
How an All-Natural Diet Directly Impacts Your Teeth
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Calcium, magnesium, protein and phosphorous are essential to good tooth health, and vegans are able to get adequate amounts of these nutrients through multitudinous sources that are not inclusive of meat, processed wheat products or dairy products. From a scientific perspective, a vegan diet has been proven to have natural values that transcend those of any other food group. The combination of leafy greens, soybean products, and fruit creates an exceptionally powerful formula that will help to strengthen and protect your teeth.
In closing, it also worth mentioning that the proper diet can also lead to the re-mineralization of damaged teeth. It requires a combination of elements to all be present simultaneously. Those elements are:
- The presence of adequate fat soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E and K in the diet.
- The presence of Phytic Acid in the diet to increase the level of absorption, ensuring that the body is getting optimal levels of what is needed.
- The presence of adequate minerals in the diet.
So, it is easy to see that an all-natural diet can go a long way in protecting teeth, but it also has the capacity to heal existing damage.
