Junk Food and Your Oral Health

Your oral health is more connected to your overall health than many may think. At the office of Joseph G. Landry II. DDS it’s very important to us that we help our patients in Seville, Medina, and Wadsworth live healthy lives. While a little junk food is fine as an occasional treat, too much of these foods can cause problems to your oral health which can ultimately impact your entire body.

Ingesting too much sugar can not only cause cavities, but also increases your risk for gum disease. Gum disease can both weaken your bone structure and cause an inflammatory response that may raise your risk of heart disease and other inflammatory conditions.

Excess sugar (sometimes in the form of corn syrup) is everywhere these days; in all kinds of junk foods, candies and soft drinks. And even the sugar-free diet soft drinks still contain high acid levels that can harm your teeth. The best way to stay healthy is to limit how much of these foods you eat.

To learn more about promoting good oral health, visit the American Dental Association at: http://www.ada.org, and don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.