Categories: Nutrition

3 Foods that Are Actually Good for Your Teeth

For much of our lives, we’ve been warned that unhealthy eating habits can have a dramatically negative influence on our smiles. However, the opposite is also true; a well-balanced diet is the best way to give your teeth, gums, and oral tissues the nutrients they need to stay healthy. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of healthy, natural foods that your smile can thrive on. Below are three of the most common, along with how they benefit your long-term oral health.

Dairy products

Milk, cheese, sugar-free yogurt, and other dairy products contain a wealth of calcium and phosphate, which are building blocks of the enamel that surrounds and protects your teeth. Since your body doesn’t produce calcium naturally, consuming enough of it is vital to ensuring that your jawbone and tooth enamel remain strong enough to maintain your smile.

Fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are necessary additions for any diet, and for a wide variety of reasons. Including calcium, fruits and veggies also contain plenty of other essential minerals and vitamins, as well as antioxidants that help your oral tissues fight off free-radicals and disease. Certain crunchy fruits and vegetables, like apples and celery, can also help remove minor teeth stains with their highly fibrous textures.

Fish

Fish contain a vitally important antioxidant known as omega-3 fatty acids, which help your healthy oral tissues fight of harmful invading microbes and diseases, like periodontal disease. Omega-3 supplements may also provide the same benefits for people who don’t like seafood, though you should speak with a dietician and/or physician before starting any nutritional supplements.

Learn More About Protecting Your Teeth

With a well-balanced diet and a steady preventive dental health routine, you can give your teeth what they need to last for life. To learn more, or to schedule a consultation, call Gentle Smiles in Dallas, TX, today at 972-329-7645 (972-329-SMILE).

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