{"id":134,"date":"2016-06-08T15:25:56","date_gmt":"2016-06-08T15:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/blog\/?p=134"},"modified":"2016-06-08T15:26:19","modified_gmt":"2016-06-08T15:26:19","slug":"milk-helps-teeth-stay-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drnaikdental.com\/blog\/milk-helps-teeth-stay-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"How Milk Helps Your Teeth Stay Strong"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"dentist<\/a>As your trusted <\/span>dentist<\/span><\/a> in Flint, I\u2019ve got a real interest in keeping your smile healthy and strong — and a big part of that is helping you to prevent problems like decay and infection before they begin. To that end, I want to share an important study regarding your tooth enamel and a common beverage you may or may not be using to your smile\u2019s advantage: milk. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How Milk Protects Your Teeth from Cavities<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve got a sweet tooth, you need to know how milk can help protect your smile from cavities. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago\u2019s School of Dentistry found that drinking milk after consuming sugary cereal reduced the acidity of plaque on the teeth compared to water and apple juice. Read more about the study <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

So what does this research mean for you? It means that drinking a glass of milk after your dessert — whether you prefer whole fat, 2 percent or fat-free milk — can help to protect your tooth enamel from developing cavities, or caries, the holes in tooth enamel that must be filled to restore dental health. That\u2019s because the sugars present in sweet treats combine with the bacteria and plaque present on your teeth to create harmful acids that cause dental cavities — but milk helps reduce the acidity of this plaque, for reduced risk of cavities and gum infection. <\/span><\/p>\n

Develop a Milk-Drinking Habit for Healthier Teeth and Gums<\/span><\/h3>\n

This research suggests it\u2019s not only about what you eat — it\u2019s also about <\/span>when<\/span><\/i> you eat it. Order matters when it comes to your dental health. Make a habit of drinking milk after you indulge in cupcakes, cookies, chocolate, or whatever your dessert of choice is to enjoy stronger, healthier teeth and gums. <\/span><\/p>\n

Additional Tips for Good Oral Health<\/span><\/h3>\n

In addition to adding a glass of milk after your next dessert, don\u2019t forget these other dental hygiene tips. <\/span><\/p>\n