{"id":350,"date":"2024-09-17T13:46:51","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T13:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=350"},"modified":"2024-09-17T13:46:52","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T13:46:52","slug":"how-a-plant-based-diet-affects-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/how-a-plant-based-diet-affects-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Curious How a Plant-Based Diet Affects Your Oral Health? Read This!"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Plant-based<\/a><\/figure><\/div>

According to the National Institutes of Health, there was a 600% increase in Americans who followed a vegan diet from 2014 to 2018. The popularity of this lifestyle has shown no signs of stopping either! If you’re considering cutting out meat or meat and other animal byproducts – whether it’s due to concerns about animal welfare, climate change, or your health – then read on to learn how a plant-based diet affects your oral health.<\/p>

First, The Pros of a Plant-Based Diet<\/h2>

Naturally, one of the biggest pros of a plant-based diet is that it is typically filled with broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, and other vegetables. In addition to being packed with nutrients, which helps your body fight infections, they are lower in sugar. Since sugar is one of the leading causes of tooth decay, this is a huge win for your oral health!<\/p>

3 Things to Be Mindful of with a Plant-Based Diet<\/h2>

In order to keep your smile happy and healthy on a plant-based diet, you should be mindful of the following:<\/p>