Maybe you’ve decided that you’re pulling the plug on eating sugar altogether. Or, maybe you just don’t want to eat quite as much of it as you’ve been eating but you’re finding that it’s much more difficult than you thought it would be. Since it’s definitely beneficial to your oral health to steer clear of sugar when you can, you can bet we have some simple to follow suggestions for making this journey an easier one.
Prepare Your Own Food
Rather than going out to eat, grabbing a snack at a convenience store, or picking up drive-thru, prep your own food. Bring your lunch with you to work. Plan to cook breakfast when you can. It will be much easier to make healthy foods and to avoid relying on packaged stuff full of bad for your oral health sugar as a result!
Don’t Bring It Home
One of the reasons you may have a hard time curtailing your sugar habit, even though it may be for very good reason (like protecting your oral health) is that you may be surrounded by it. Cut out some major temptation by keeping it away from your home. It will make it much easier to avoid snacking on it.
Find Alternatives
Have a sweet tooth? No need to say no to all things that are sweet. While most sugars can contribute to tooth decay, it’s better for you to nibble on naturally sweet things than on something loaded with table sugar! Sugar alternatives are often helpful, too. You may want to eat sweet veggies like carrots or cut up an apple when you crave sugar. Or, chew sugarless gum!
Avoid Sugar With Our Helpful Tips
Not sure how to improve your eating habits, so they benefit your smile? Just ask us. Contact Absolute Dental Care today in Virginia Beach, VA to schedule a visit by calling (757) 428-7440. We proudly welcome patients Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Eastern Shore, and all surrounding communities.
