Top 5 Foods For a Healthier Smile
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Here are 5 foods that East Hill Dental Associates want us to eat twice a day that’ll make our teeth and gums stronger so we’ll have the ideal dental experience imaginable!Bacteria that live (and pee and poop) on the surface of our teeth produce acids that eliminate enamel and create cavities. Eat any of East-Hill’s ‘top-five foods’ and your smile won’t just look healthy: it’ll be healthy!Add the 5 food groups to your diet at least twice a day and your mouth will be fighting 🔥 The good fight!
Leafy Greens
As the old saying goes, ‘You are what you eat’ and, while teeth require brushing and flossing to stay healthy, what people eat can also be an important factor. Leafy greens such as spinach and kale are great sources of several vitamins and minerals, including calcium and phosphorous, which aid tooth enamel and help treat gum disease and oral inflammation. Folic acid is another constituent. Other super salad items are broccoli, cauliflower and asparagus. Incorporate them into meals or make a crunchy snack – chewing increases saliva production that flushes away the food debris and bacteria that lead to plaque and can exacerbate tooth decay and gum disease.
Dairy Products
In addition to regular brushing and flossing, diet is certainly another important component of having a great smile. Foods high in calcium, Vitamin D, and phosphorus, such as leafy greens, dairy products and crunchy fruits and vegetables, together with nuts, seeds, green and black tea can help keep your teeth strong and diminish your risk of tooth decay, cavities and gum disease. Milk and other dairy products, such as cheese, yogurt and milk, all help provide your body with nutrients in the form of calcium and phosphate which, in turn, strengthens enamel and reduces the risk of tooth decay. Plain varieties are preferable, as added sugars tend to raise the risk of decay. If you’re one of the millions of people who are lactose-intolerant, or just prefer vegan alternatives to dairy milk, a glass of almond or soy milk provides plenty of calcium and vitamin D to keep a smile bright.
Crunchy Fruits & Vegetables
Taking proper care for healthy teeth and gum means to ingest the whole food groups of nutritional needs. Staying away from sugary,carbs-rich and acidic foods for snacks in the day-to-day life will cut reduced rate of tooth cavity by far other serious health issues. Crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots and celery all help to clear plaque and make mouths feel cleaner. They also increase salivary flow and freshen breath – all while providing lots of vitamins like Vitamin C and Calcium! As long as grocery store aisles are stocked with kale crisps and sugar snap pea chips, the smart money is on whole fruits and veggies. Dip your servings in salsa, hummus or guacamole, extra flavour and texture is always a bonus for picky eaters.
Nuts & Seeds
In addition to flossing and brushing, your smile’s beauty depends on what you eat. Some foods cause gum disease or cavities, whereas others produce strong, healthy smiles. Leafy greens, dairy products, crispy fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, green and black tea – all of these contain important nutrition that can help you achieve the beautiful smile of your dreams. Be sure to incorporate these tasty options into your daily routine and steer clear of those foods and beverages that could hinder your quest for a dazzling smile such as sugary drinks, fried foods, pastries, candy or processed snacks. Protein and heart-healthy fats, plus calcium, magnesium, fibre, and lots of other vitamins and minerals make nuts and seeds a nutrition powerhouse. They are also extremely convenient snack food – you can toss them into a salad or baked good (muffins and bread!) or sit down with a bowl for a little alone time.
Green & Black Tea
A cup or two of green tea daily will keep your smile looking its best. Polyphenols in green tea can help combat the inflammation and bacteria that contribute to periodontal disease and decay; however, green tea is one of the main culprits when it comes to staining of teeth. Minimise enamel damage by using a straw when you sip and rinse after each sip of green tea. Cheese can help keep teeth in good health because its calcium and phosphate bolster enamel and are believed to reduce decay, while its fatty protein increases saliva to both wash away the gritty residue covering the teeth’s surfaces and fight infection. This will reduce the acid in your mouth, helping to restore a beneficial oral environment. If your diet is high in leafy greens, dairy products, crunchy fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and tea, this can also help you maintain a healthy mouth. Good dental hygiene and visiting the dentist regularly will also lead to a healthy smile.
