Everyone hears about the foods that are bad
for your teeth, but what about the foods that are actually good for your teeth.
According to Joy Bauer and your Glendale Dentist, there are certain foods that
can keep plaque at bay and prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease. You can
keep your teeth strong and your gums healthy by brushing twice and flossing
once a day, and by adding five healthy foods to your diet.
Milk does a body good, but it can work
wonders on your teeth. Your Dentist in Glendale understands that bones will
benefit from drinking milk, but so will your teeth. Calcium can help you
protect your teeth against gum disease as it strengthens your jawbone and keeps it healthy. Women are more prone to gingivitis and periodontal disease because
of poor calcium absorption. Try drinking 1 percent low fat or skim milk, as you
will get the nutrients without the added fat.
Salmon and mackerel are both fatty fish that
are loaded with Vitamin D, which is crucial for healthy teeth and gums. According
to your Glendale Dentist, Vitamin D allows the body to use and absorb calcium,
which will protect your teeth and gums. The Vitamin D that is found in both mackerel
and salmon make it easy for your bones and teeth to get the calcium they need.
Citrus fruits like grapefruits and oranges actually
strengthen your blood vessels and your connective tissue, which keeps your gums
strong. According to your Dentist in Glendale, Dr. Kevin Bogdon, the Vitamin C
helps reduce the inflammation that may slow or even prevent gingivitis from
progressing.
Just like citrus fruits, strawberries are
loaded with Vitamin C that helps build your gums. Your Glendale Dentist will
tell you that Vitamin C helps to produce collagen, which is one of the key
proteins needed for gum integrity and strength. Strong gums are the most
important part of your overall oral health. Eat a half a cup of strawberries
and you will be getting 70 percent of your daily requirement of Vitamin C.
Water helps to wash away the debris that is
left in your mouth after eating and drinking, but according to Bogdon Dental,
it also keeps your saliva flowing. You may not know this, but saliva is the
best defense your mouth has when it comes to tooth decay. Saliva contains
minerals and proteins that will actually counteract with the acids that eat
away enamel. Saliva is 95 percent water, so drink lots of water and stay
hydrated. Another reason to drink water is that it helps to displace sweetened
waters and other sugary drinks.
