Mind Your Mouth22 Huhti 2025

#005 - These Everyday Foods Are Destroying Your Teeth 😬🦷

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holistic dental approach that transforms your oral health and overall

well-being. Get expert care from the team at Casuarina Dental—book your

consultation today at https://casuarinadental.com.au/ and take the first

step toward a healthier future!

In this episode of Mind Your Mouth, Dr. Maria Florou breaks down the

power of proper chewing and how it impacts both your oral health and

overall well-being.

She reveals why chewing each bite 50+ times isn’t just a wellness

trend—it’s a vital practice for digestion, nutrient absorption, and

saliva production. Dr. Florou also shares tips on maintaining healthy

oral pH, avoiding afternoon caffeine, and being more mindful at

mealtimes.

If you’ve ever rushed through meals or overlooked your chewing habits,

this episode will change the way you eat—bite by bite.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:03 - The Importance of Chewing

00:02:17 - Chewing and Facial Development

00:03:10 - Choosing the Right Foods to Chew

00:04:13 - Acidic Foods and Their Effects on Teeth

00:05:38 - Balancing Acidic and Alkaline Foods

00:06:52 - Hydration and Salivary Production

00:08:07 - Impact of Caffeine on Salivary Production

00:08:49 - Foods to Avoid for Better Oral Health

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