Diet and Dental Health In The Largo Belleair Beach Indian Rocks Beach Redington Beach Clearwater Florida Area.

Largo FL Robert S Reaves BSc MS DDS Largo Cosmetic Dentistry

Robert Reaves BSc MS DDS

1511 Indian Rocks Road = Largo = FL 33770 = (727) 585-3858

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Dental health and diet

Diets low in certain nutrients reduce resistance to oral and dental infections, that is, periodontal disease (gum disease) and decay. Dr. Reaves feels a healthy immune system is essential to controlling periodontal disease.

Counseling in the Four Basic Food Groups will improve dental health and general health. The consumption of sugar, especially in sticky forms or in a baby bottle while sleeping, contributes to the rapid development of dental decay.

The trace nutrient fluoride, may not be adequately supplied by bottle or municipal water supplies throughout the Largo area. Supplementation with oral tablets and topical application will reduce the incidence of dental decay by more than 60%.

Together, a balanced diet, daily use of fluoride, effective brushing, and sensible eating habits can reduce the risk of, or even prevent, infectious dental disease.

Please don't hesitate to call Robert S Reaves BSc MS DDS at (727) 585-3858 if you need more information on diet or fluoride supplementation and its relationship to dental health.

Diet and Dental Health
In Largo Florida and the surrounding
Belleair Beach - Indian Rocks Beach - Redington Beach - Clearwater FL areas.

*Minimal sedation, also known as anxiolysis, is the use of oral and inhalation medications to relieve anxiety before and during
dental procedures that minimally reduce consciousness in an effort to reduce fear and anxiety, while still maintaining
normal breathing and the ability to respond appropriately to physical and verbal stimulation.