Foods and Drinks That Are Better For Your Oral Health

When it comes to your health, as the saying goes, “You are what you eat.” This is true too when it comes to your oral health. Sugary foods, such as candy, and sugary beverages, such as soda, don’t do anything for your physical well-being and they are not good for your teeth either.

What should you be eating to improve your oral health? Let’s take a look at a healthy list of foods that your dentist in Stillwater MN recommends for improving your dental health—and your overall physical health as well.

Dairy Products

If you love cheese, now you have another reason to enjoy this delicious food: It’s good for your oral health! It is believed that eating cheese increases the saliva in the mouth. Plus, cheese contains calcium and protein, both of which strengthen tooth enamel.

Yogurt is another beneficial food to enjoy for the health of your teeth. The probiotics found in yogurt because it increases the good bacteria in your mouth, helping to crowd out the bad bacteria that cause cavities. (Be sure to eat yogurt that doesn’t have added sugar to enjoy these benefits!)

Fruits and Vegetables

Crunchy foods, such as apples, carrots, and celery, help to clean your mouth after eating other foods. The action of eating an apple, for instance, produces saliva in your mouth, helping to rinse away bacteria and food particles. Vegetables like carrots and celery also act a bit like a toothbrush, helping to scrape away bacteria on your teeth.

There seems to be no end to the benefits of leafy greens, and now you can add helping to improve your oral health.  Because they are high in calcium, they help build your teeth's enamel. They also contain folic acid, a type of B vitamin that has many health benefits.

Nuts

Nuts, such as almonds, are great for your teeth because they are a good source of calcium and protein. They are a satisfying snack and they are low in sugar.

Add the foods discussed here to your diet and eliminate sugary beverages such as soda, and you can make a big difference in the health of your smile. Contact your dentist in Stillwater MN, Filson Gentle Dentistry, today!