People who are trying to lose weight are careful about what they eat. They want to make sure they limit the food, so their body can shed the weight.
While weight loss is often a good thing, the diet that people follow to lose weight is not always great for all the parts of the body. A diet is a danger to oral health, but there are steps a person can take to protect their teeth.
Steps to Take to Protect Your Teeth
The good news is that the key to protecting your teeth while trying to lose weight will also help with losing weight. There are plenty of fad diets that people turn to lose weight, but health professionals have long said the best way to lose weight and keep it off is through following a healthy diet, get plenty of exercise and rest.
If you are following a healthy plan to lose weight, you can do these things to protect your teeth.
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Eat fruits and vegetables - Fruits and vegetables can provide the minerals and vitamins that help keep your teeth healthy. The fruits contain vitamins and antioxidants that protect your teeth. Limit the amount of highly acidic fruit to prevent unwanted damage. When it comes to vegetables, include plenty of crunchy vegetables such as carrots and cauliflower to help your teeth.
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Sugarless Gum - Many people turn to chewing gum when they diet to help them avoid unwanted snacking. Use sugarless gum to help protect your teeth. It can also help remove bacteria and plaque from the teeth.
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Drink water - Water fills the stomach while dieting, but it also washes away debris and bacteria that damage the teeth.
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Sleep - A lack of sleep can increase the risk of gum disease. It is also the time when the body loses weight. Don't skimp on your rest to help lose weight and to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
Dieting requires following a routine. Good oral health also requires following a routine. That is why it is possible to protect the teeth while losing weight if you learn how to do it right.
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People who are trying to lose weight are careful about what they eat. They want to make sure they limit the food, so their body can shed the weight. 
