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Watch Your Diet and Protect Your Teeth

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Most surely you have heard the adage, “You are what you eat.” While this does not mean that you will turn into a banana or a piece of pizza, it does mean that your dietary choices will have a direct impact on the health of your teeth.

When you think about it, your mouth is truly the gateway to your entire body. You breathe air in through your mouth, you take in foods and beverages through your mouth, and even many of your bad habits revolve around your mouth. When you make a concerted effort to watch closely what you allow to enter into your mouth, your body is healthier and performs at a higher capacity. However, if you eat whatever you want, drink sugary beverages, and ignore acidic foods and beverages, your oral health will decline rapidly.

Sugar is one of the current nemeses in America. It seems that everything is caused by sugar. While that may not be true, it is no recent knowledge that sugar has a negative impact on the health of your teeth. Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria, and these bacteria are most attracted to the sugars in the foods and beverages you consume. Every time you eat or drink anything other than water, tiny particles are left behind in your mouth. The oral bacteria congregate around these particles and begin to produce acids to break them down. All acids are notorious for eating through whatever is in their path. When this is your tooth enamel, you may begin to think differently before indulging in that dessert, sports drink, soda, or candy.

Acid erosion is another challenging issue for many people. Acid erosion is the chemical dissolution that causes loss of tooth enamel, and it is a direct cause of acidic foods and beverages that you ingest. Pickled vegetables, coffee, soft drinks, alcohol, and citrus fruits have high acidity. An over consumption of any of these can lead to weakened tooth enamel, leaving the teeth vulnerable to cavities, cracking, chipping, and extreme tooth sensitivity.

Of course, there is a flip side. Foods like dairy products, grains, and lean meats can all provide the minerals and nutrients that your teeth need to remain healthy and strong.

Contact Peninsula Dentistry today to learn how your current choices are affecting your oral health.

Posted on behalf of Peninsula Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

538 Savannah Hwy
Charleston, SC 29407

Phone: (843) 507-5481

FAX: (843) 577-4653

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Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm

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Meet Our Doctors

Dr. James B. Wisner

Dr. James B. Wisner was raised in Charleston and attended Porter-Gaud High School. He graduated from The Honors College at The University of South Carolina in 1996 and received his D.M.D. degree in 2002 from the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Wisner served in Las Vegas, Nevada and Spangdahlem, Germany as a Captain in the United States Air Force for three years where he completed an AEGD residency and was certified in Intravenous Conscious Sedation.

Dr. Caitlin McPherson

Dr. Caitlin McPherson was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. A graduate of Porter Gaud High School, she went on to receive her Bachelors of Science from Clemson University’s Calhoun Honors College. Dr. McPherson earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Dental Medicine. She is an active member of The American Dental Association and The Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. McPherson performs all aspects of general dentistry and is Invisalign certified. Dr. McPherson especially enjoys treating pediatric patients.

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Phone (843) 507-5481
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Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm

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