7 SUPERFOODS FOR YOUR TEETH

by | Nov 14, 2021 | Nutrition |

According to a study published in the journal Nutrients, adults who ate healthy, including plenty of fruits and vegetables had better oral health than those who didn’t. “That’s because when you eat, you’re not just feeding yourself, you’re feeding all the good and bad bacteria that live in your mouth,” according to Mark Wolff, dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. A high fiber, low sugar diet is key in helping to prevent cavities and keeping teeth and gums strong and healthy.

Here are a few specific foods that one should add into their diet.

1. Water-this should be your beverage of choice as much as possible, especially water containing fluoride. Water cleans your mouth by washing away food and acids that can cause cavities.

 2. Fruits and veggies- they are high in fiber which helps to balance the sugars they may contain. Crunchy foods like carrots or celery that contain lots of water are also great natural teeth cleaners because they stimulate the flow of saliva. This helps to scrub away food particles and bacteria.
3. Lean proteins-fish, eggs, poultry and lean cuts of beef are rich in phosphorus which is a mineral that helps strengthen your teeth by protecting and rebuilding tooth enamel. Protein also helps with gum-tissue repair and the mucosal lining of the mouth which breaks down with age. 
4. Green tea-is rich in antioxidants which may reduce your risk of developing gum disease.