Foods To Eat For Optimal Oral Health

Just like any other area of your body, there are foods that are better for your teeth and mouth than others. Here are a few foods that are good for your teeth:

Cheese
Cheese has calcium and vitamin D which are known to help your teeth. It is also good to eat a few bites of cheese before you drink dark liquids. It helps coat your teeth which will help prevent staining.

Water
Water is good for more than dieting and replenishing your body. It is an excellent way to clean your mouth after you eat or drink dark or sugary foods and drinks. Make sure to rinse your mouth thoroughly with water to avoid staining.

Carrots / Celery
They're great snacks to carry for lunch, but they're also good for your teeth because they are slightly abrasive and help remove tartar.

Leafy Greens
Like cheese, they have a substance that helps coat your teeth. The mineral compound in these greens act as a barrier for tooth protection.

Strawberries
Even though strawberries are red, they can be good for your teeth. Even if you don't eat them, you can rub one on your teeth to help reduce tartar build up and whiten them. You can even make strawberry toothpaste by mixing a crushed strawberry with baking soda.

Fruit Peelings
I know you're probably thinking, “eeewwww.” But don't worry, you don't have to actually eat them. Rubbing the inside of a peel from a lemon, orange, or banana can help thoroughly clean your teeth.

Salt
Almost everyone has a box of salt in their kitchen cabinet. It's not only one of the most inexpensive products available to whiten your teeth. It can help replenish mineral content loss in your teeth. Using salt as a powder to brush your teeth every day will help clean, remove tartar, and replenish your teeth for a healthier mouth.

Everyone wants to have fresh teeth and a whiter smile. These are the first signs of a healthy mouth and good oral health care. You don't have to be a movie star to have teeth like one. Clean them thoroughly, brush them regularly, make regular dental visits, and eat foods that are good for your teeth.

Optimal oral health is something we should begin as children and never stop working on. Life can be much better when you don't have to take your teeth out and put them in a cup every night. You not only have healthier oral health, but you feel better about yourself for having the discipline necessary to see to it that you have been able to have and keep optimal oral health.

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