India, Aug. 4 -- We've all heard enough from family members and doctors about the impact of eating too much sugar and drinking excess tea or coffee on our oral health. Dentists also keep reminding us of the importance of brushing and flossing. While this discipline is important, an orthodontist shares that the secret to his own oral health lies in the decisions he makes in the kitchen and at the dining table!

Dr Jaineel Parekh, Orthodontist at Laxmi Dental Limited, tells Health Shots that orthodontic treatment may consist of braces or aligners, but the building blocks of strong and healthy teeth start much earlier, with careful eating and drinking.

According to the expert, there are certain foods every person must avoid or reduce for th...