
Oral Cavity is a gate way of human body. Our teeth are the guards of our body. So our guards must be strong & healthy to protect our body from surrounding enemy germs. If our teeth remain strong & healthy, our body also remains strong and healthy. So keep your teeth healthy through out your life as Prevention is better than cure.
To keep healthy and sound teeth, there are some golden tips which are as below:* Do not eat sweets in-between meals.
* Eat nutritious diets. i.e; Protein, Vitamins, minerals & more.
.* Eat fibrous foods after meals to clean your teeth naturally.
* Brush your teeth two times a day that are in the morning and evening.
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.* Toothpaste or toothpowder acts only as a lubricant during brushing. You have to clean your teeth mechanically.
* Prevent children from having bad habits like thumb sucking, lollypop chewing, tongue thrusting, bobby pin opening, nail biting, and oral breathing.
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.* Brush your teeth correctly with scientific method.
* Brush front side of upper teeth with upside downwards and lower teeth with downside upwards.
* Chewing surface cleanses by forward and backward movement of brush. The important thing to remember is that an effective brushing cleans every exposed tooth surface in a gentle, massaging motion.
* Do not brush with a very hard brush and more pressure for a long time.
* Visit your Dentist once every six months.
Dr. Manhar S. Talsania, [B.D.S.]
Dental Surgeon
Rajkot-India.
Phone: +91-281-223 1172
Dr. Manhar S. Talsania is practicing since last 32 years and is one of the oldest Dental Surgeons of Rajkot. He was a former president of Dental Association of Rajkot. He has attended many Dental Camps and Schools giving honorary service to community.
SOURCES OF PROTEIN:
Protein In Legumes: Garbanzo beans, Kidney beans, Lentils, Lima beans, Navy beans, Soybeans, Split peas
Protein In Grains: Barley, Brown rice, Buckwheat, Millet, Oatmeal, Rye, Wheat germ, Wheat, hard red, Wild rice.
Vegetable Protein: Artichokes, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Green peas, Green pepper, Kale, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard green, Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnip greens, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini.
Protein In Fruits: Apple, Banana, Cantaloupe, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew melon, Orange, Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tangerine, Watermelon.
Protein In Nuts And Seeds: Almonds, Cashews, Filberts, Hemp Seeds, Peanuts, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Walnuts (black)
SOURCES OF VITAMINS:
Food is the best source of vitamins and minerals and you should get enough vitamins from your food by eating a healthy, balanced diet.
Vitamin A: milk, butter, cheese and eggs.
Vitamin B Complex: asparagus, broccoli, spinach, bananas, potatoes, dried apricots, dates and figs, milk, eggs, cheese, yoghurt, nuts and pulses, fish, brown rice, wheat germ, wholegrain cereals.
Vitamin C: Fresh fruit and vegetables are the main source of vitamin C.
Vitamin D: The action of sunlight on the skin enables the body to manufacture
vitamin D. while oily fish, liver, cod liver oil and dairy products.
Vitamin E: avocados, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, watercress, brussels sprouts, blackberries, mangoes, corn oil, olive oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, mackerel, salmon, nuts, wholemeal and wholegrain products, soft margarine.
SOURCES OF MINERALS:
Minerals are chemical elements that are involved in various processes in your body. They help to regulate cell function and to serve as building blocks for your cells and organs. A varied diet should supply all the minerals you need. Unlike vitamins, minerals do not deteriorate during storage or cooking. Major minerals – those needed in larger amounts – include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium and chloride. In addition, your body needs smaller amounts of chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc for normal growth and health.
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Calcium: Almonds, figs, beans, carrots, pecans, raisins, brown rice, apricots, garlic, dates, spinach, sesame seeds, brazil nuts, cashews, papaya, avocados, celery.
Chromium: Brewers yeast, clams, cheese, corn oil, whole grains.
Copper: Soy beans, Brazil nuts, bone meal, raisins, legumes, sea food, black strap molasses.
Iodine: Kelp, dulse, beets, celery, lettuce, Irish moss, grapes, mushrooms, oranges.
Iron: Kelp, raisins, figs, beets, soy beans, bananas, asparagus, carrots, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, parsley, grapes, watercress.
Magnesium: Honey, almonds, tuna, kelp, pineapple, pecans, green vegetables.
Manganese: Celery, bananas, beets, egg yolks, bran, walnuts, pineapples, asparagus, whole grains, leafy green vegetables.
Phosphorus: Mushrooms, cashews, oats, beans, squash, pecans, carrots, almonds.
Potassium: Spinach, apples, tomatoes, strawberries, bananas, lemons, figs, celery, mushrooms, oranges, papaya, pecans, raisins, pineapple, rice, cucumbers, Brussels sprouts.
Sodium: Turnips, raw milk, cheese, wheat germ, cucumbers, beets, string beans, seafoods, lima beans, okra, pumpkins.
Sulphur: Bran, cheese, eggs, cauliflower, nuts, onions, broccoli, fish, wheat germ, cucumbers, turnips, corn.
Zinc: Mushrooms, liver, seafood, soy beans, sunflower seeds, brewers yeast.






