Proper nutrition means eating a well balanced diet so that your body gets the fuel it needs to run at peak performance. Because nutrition affects all aspects of our body, a less than stellar diet can have serious impacts on your oral health. Improved nutrition means that your mouth can better fight off infections, which can result in gum disease and tooth decay.
At 3V Dental Associates, we’re happy to say a healthy smile starts in the kitchen! So have a look at these healthy foods and try adding them to your diet for improved health, and teeth!
#1 Cheese or Milk
Both cheese and milk contain calcium, which boosts your smile just by adding to the vitamin and mineral levels in your body. Calcium helps to strengthen teeth and bones and can enhance your smile just by incorporating more into your daily diet. When your teeth are stronger and whiter, you’ll also be likely to feel naturally like smiling more.
#2 Apples
Like some other fruits and vegetables, apples help scrub teeth while you’re eating and have often been referred to as nature’s toothbrush. They also stimulate the production of saliva, which helps to keep your mouth moisturized and your teeth looking fresh.
#3 Carrots
Carrots are not only beneficial for eyesight, they also help to remove plaque from your teeth and gums while you chew. A regular diet incorporating the raw vegetable can allow you to use their natural texture to keep your mouth healthy.
#4 Celery
While the diet benefits of celery have been widely known for a long time, people may not be aware that this vegetable also scrubs teeth with its natural texture. Next time you’re in need of a quick snack but don’t want to add plaque to your teeth and gums, reach for a stalk of this veggie that cleans plaque away naturally.
#5 Raw Onion
Raw onion is a natural antibacterial agent, so chewing on some can naturally help your mouth and breath to stay clean and to fight disease. While you may end up with onion breath afterward, it’s worth it every once in awhile to maintain a healthy mouth. Keeping your mouth’s bacteria in balance can help your breath, too.
#6 Cashews
Nuts like cashews are full of vitamins and minerals that can benefit your teeth. They’re high in iron, which is known to increase gum circulation, and they’re also natural antioxidants. Both can help keep your teeth in good shape while you chew.
#7 Wasabi
New research shows that wasabi may also benefit dental health. They’re also an antibacterial food, which is excellent for keeping your teeth clean and having the right balance of bacteria in your body.
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