We all know that eating a candy bar may not be the best thing for your teeth, but did you know that there are several foods that actually help promote the health of your teeth?
Here’s a list of foods that you may want to include in your diet:
- Fruits and vegetables that are both raw & crunchy: apples, celery, broccoli, and carrots can help remove extra food particles and bacteria from between your teeth.
- cheese that is hard: High in vitamin D and calcium, these cheeses also have phosphates which neutralize acids prone to eroding the enamel on your teeth
- foods that are high in vitamin C: green peppers, sweet potatoes, and basil are a few of the foods that will help keep your gums healthy
- sugarless gum: chewing gum stimulates the saliva in your mouth which helps clean your teeth
- water: drinking water helps wash away food particles. It also keeps your body and mouth well hydrated which helps your mouth produce saliva
Adding all of the foods above to your diet will lead to a healthier body as well as a healthier mouth!
Dentist, Philadelphia