Paleo is gradually moving up the list of popular diets. Like any diet, each has advantages and disadvantages. Your dental health is probably not something you would generally consider while comparing diets. Your oral health should be considered a part of your overall health, in our opinion as dentists. How does the Paleo diet affect your teeth, then? We’re here to provide the solution.

The Paleo diet: what is it?

First, here’s what you need to know about Paleo if you’re not familiar with it: The Paleo diet seeks to replicate what we think people consumed before agricultural science was developed. Therefore, the Paleo diet consists primarily of entire foods from plants.

The food items include:

• Seeds
• Eggs
• Seafood
• Fresh fruit
• Olive Oil
• Lean meat
• Non-starchy vegetables
• Nuts

The Paleo diet forbids the consumption of cereals, potatoes, dairy, high-fat meat, sweets, and processed foods.

Many of the issues with our teeth and gum disease are caused by our modern diets and bad eating habits. Why? because starchy foods and sugars are sources of nourishment for the microorganisms in our mouths. Particularly sugar produces acids that erode the enamel of our teeth, resulting in cavities. Consequently, this leads to the crucial query:

Does the Paleo diet benefit dental health?

Yes. Since the Paleo diet forgoes starchy foods and sugar, there are fewer acids and less enamel erosion as a result, which reduces the risk of cavities.

In fact, compared to modern populations, dental samples from ancient European hunter-gatherers show much fewer symptoms of periodontal disease and cavities.

Are your teeth suffering any consequences?

The Paleo diet is beneficial for your teeth, but there are a few things to keep in mind Which are:

• Since the Paleo diet forgoes grains, you’ll probably eat a lot of fresh and dried fruit for energy. Fruit is high in natural sugar and tends to stick to your teeth, which isn’t bad but is still a drawback. Most likely, you’ll have to clean and floss your teeth more frequently.
• Absence of dairy products
• You probably had no idea that dairy products help the body’s natural remineralization process. The ability of your teeth to heal themselves is reduced if you don’t include dairy in your diet.
• Missing vitamins

It’s usual to lose several essential vitamins when you exclude certain food groups from your diet, such as vitamin D, magnesium, calcium, and iron. These vitamins must be supplemented since they are necessary for strong teeth and bones (with the help of a professional).

There you have it, then. Your teeth and general dental health may benefit from the Paleo diet. Having said that, there are still a few crucial points to take into account before hopping on the Paleo train.

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