Q: What are some of the foods that may affect my oral health?

A: By eating foods and drinking beverages with sugar content like sodas, fruit drinks and unhealthy snacks, it can affect the health of your teeth according to our Plano dentist. There is a high content of bacteria in foods with low nutritional content and those that contain sugar. That leads to tooth decay. 

Q: How can I obtain a healthy diet?

A: Although milk and vegetables also contain sugar, they are important to achieve a healthy diet because of their nutrients. You can also control the amount of sugar by taking low added sugars. A healthy diet also includes eating food from the five major food groups, as well as eating nutritious snacks.