Good Foods for Your Teeth
We all know that a healthy, balanced diet is critical to overall health; but did you know that diet has a huge impact on teeth? You may not realize it, but certain foods can contribute to developing tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease, while others can reinforce the integrity of your teeth and help you maintain a beautiful, healthy smile.
To help guide your daily nutrition decisions, here is little about a few foods that are good for your teeth and why.
High Water, Crunchy (But Not Too Hard) Foods
(Celery, Apples, Carrots)
Crunchy foods with a high water content help your teeth in two ways. First, chewing them makes your mouth produce more saliva, which naturally cleans and strengthens teeth. Second, because they're crunchy, these foods act as a natural abrasive agent, helping to scrape off food particles and gently scrub the surface of your teeth, getting your smile cleaner. These foods are not so hard that eating them will absolutely cause damage to your brackets, but they should still be consumed with care.
High Antioxidant Foods
(Berries, Fruits, & Vegetables)
Antioxidants are virtual cure-all health elixirs, but there's one function that makes them perfect for healthy gums: they act as anti-inflammatory agents. Inflammation is one of the major contributing factors to early-stage gum disease, so a diet high in antioxidants is great for helping keep gums healthy.
Low-Fat Cheese
Cheese contains calcium, which is great for your teeth. It also helps lower the acidity of your mouth, which is a critical factor of tooth decay.
Contact Your North Scarborough Orthodontist Today
Have more questions about keeping your teeth healthy? We're here to help! Feel free to call your Braceland Orthodontists’ North Scarborough office at (416) 497-2122. You can also reach out to us directly through our contact page or our online appointment request form. We can't wait to hear from you, and we hope to see you back at this blog for more tips and info on keeping your teeth healthy and strong!