Do you ever think about whether or not the foods you are choosing to eat are good for your teeth? While most of us choose to eat the foods we love because they excite our taste buds, there are certain foods you should be eating because they are beneficial to your teeth. Think about it. Most of us take anywhere between 30 and 60 minutes to eat our meals.
This is a lot of time for the foods you consume to be in contact with your teeth. Your food choices are going to determine the impact on your teeth every single time you eat. When you choose foods that are healthy for your teeth and gums, you are being proactive when it comes to your overall dental health.
Do your eating habits support a healthy mouth? Choosing to eat healthy foods is not only good for your teeth, it is essential to your overall health too.
The following are seven healthy foods that everyone should try to incorporate into their everyday eating habits for strong and healthy teeth. For the most part, staying away from foods that are high in sugars is recommended.
1. Cranberries
New research tells us that cranberries can help stop bacteria from sticking to the teeth as well as help stop new plaque formation.
2. Cheese, yogurt or milk
These items reduce the amount of acids in the mouth and help to restore enamel.
3. Apples, aka nature's toothbrush
Apples are a crunchy food that clean the teeth and increase saliva flow, while also stimulating the gums.
4. Carrots
Carrots are a crunchy food that cleans the teeth and increases saliva flow. Carrots also stimulate the gums and are high in vitamin A.
5. Celery
Celery is a crunchy food that cleans the teeth and increases saliva flow. Celery also stimulates the gums and is high in vitamin A.
6. Raw onion
Raw onion includes powerful anti-bacterial properties.
7. Leafy greens
Leafy greens are high in calcium, folic acid and offer vitamin B benefits.
General foods to avoid because they can cause damage to the teeth include lemons, oranges, hard candy, chewy candy, pickles, carbonated drinks, sugary sports drinks, wine, coffee, tea and hard crackers.
We have the answers. We would love to hear from you if you have any questions about the types of foods that are best for your teeth. You just may be surprised at some of the food options that are often not recommended even though they may seem healthy, like almonds, dried fruit, citrus fruits and red wine. The fact that most people eat at least three square meals a day truly makes it essential for people to make the best food choices. These food choices have a direct impact on oral as well as overall health.
Call Dr. Rene A. Talbot, DDS now at (256) 382-6690 with any food related questions you may have. Our team of professionals is more than willing and ready to take your call!
Brushing your child’s teeth and other oral hygiene habits are necessary for several reasons. The first set of teeth (primary) keeps your child’s jaw straightened. The primary teeth also hold the spaces for adult teeth to come in and help your child learn how to smile, chew and speak properly. Learning good oral hygiene habits…
Maintaining good dental hygiene is so important for both dental and oral health, and with the help of a dentist in Huntsville, you’re sure to be able to maintain good dental hygiene. A lot of people forget that dental hygiene also contributes to overall health.It is important to be aware of how dentists in Huntsville can…
There are multiple reasons why you should ensure that you and your entire household maintain healthy teeth. From having amazing and sparkling smiles to avoiding toothaches, keeping gum diseases at a minimum, being able to chew without difficulties, and other benefits, there is a lot to gain from maintaining healthy teeth. There are lots of…
Are you aware that your mouth is home to over 700 different bacterial strains? However, not all of them are harmful. This does not mean that you have to sleep on your dental care obligations because a few slippery mistakes might cost you your teeth and gums. Oral bacterial problems will arise when you neglect…
Endodontics is primarily thought of as restorative treatment, but it can have cosmetic benefits as well. Your smile is one of the first things that other people notice. A healthy-looking smile can make you look more attractive, compared to having damaged, poorly managed teeth. Restoring the way that a tooth looks can help improve your…
Veneers are a common type of dental restoration and can be used to cover up damaged teeth. Dental injuries, specifically, can occur from just about anything, but a common cause is in the workplace. While most may think of a back sprain or minor burn when it comes to workplace injuries, workplace dental injuries are…