Give Your Mouth an MOT

17-01-2008 11:11

After all the temptations of Christmas, we often feel in need of a New Year revitilisation. In January, people often start new diets and the gym memberships are renewed after all the excesses have taken a toll on their bodies.

But it’s not just a fitter and healthier body we should be concerned with – our teeth may also need some TLC. A month of consuming seasonal specialities means they may spend more time exposed to the consequences of sugar and carbohydrates and of course after a few drinks at the Christmas party its likely that you fall into bed a little but worse for wear without cleaning your teeth.

There is good news, by following this guide; both your mouth and midriff can get into great shape.

Top Tips for a healthy body and smile

A healthy mouth could mean a healthy body too. According to research there is a relationship between having a healthy mouth and a healthy body.

Keeping a clean and healthy mouth can therefore improve your overall good health. To have a healthy mouth, when eating there are some important considerations – like eating nutritious meals, being aware of the amount and timing of consuming sugars and carbohydrates, and maintaining good oral hygiene after meals and snacks.

The key to a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle are eating the right amounts of a variety of foods, and being physically active. To help us eat well, the Food Standards Agency recommends that we choose foods from each of the five major food groups: breads, cereals, and other grains; fruits; vegetables; meat, poultry and fish; and milk, cheese and yogurt.