A few weeks back, your dentist talked about
foods that were bad for your teeth, but all is not lost, as there are some
foods that are actually good for you and your pearly whites.
According to Web MD, how often and when you eat is just as
important as the foods you put in your mouth. If you enjoy snacking, be sure to
rinse after you eat and try to stay away from sugars and carbohydrates. These
types of foods will convert to acids eroding the enamel on your teeth.
Your dentist recommends that you include lots
of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Pears, apples and carrots not only add
crunch but will also help rinse away some of the food particles. Crunchy fruits
and vegetables also have a high water content, which helps the saliva clear the
bacteria from your teeth. Crunchy fruits and vegetables also dilute the natural
sugars that are contained in the pear or apple you had before you went to bed. Snack
on celery and you will be clearing the food in between your teeth. Celery is
known as nature’s dental floss. Try to avoid citrus fruits on their own and
include tomatoes, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and oranges with a meal to help
minimize the acids.
Believe it or not, your dentist understands that meats such as pork, poultry,
beef, and fish are actually good for your teeth and gums. Loaded with iron,
that hamburger that you had for lunch is actually strengthening your bones and
your teeth.
Peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, cashews and other types of
nuts provide phosphorus. This is needed in order to remineralize your teeth.
Milk, sugar-free yogurt and other dairy
products are a must if you want healthy teeth and gums. Calcium protects the
enamel on your teeth and can actually provide a protective coating even if you
didn’t brush after enjoying that big cheese plate for dinner.
Unsweetened tea, milk, and water are the best
beverages to consume. If you must have a soda go for the diet variety, as they
will not feed the bacteria as much as the sugary laden varieties do. If you
enjoy sipping through a straw cut back. Excessive all day sipping will expose
your teeth to sugar eroding the enamel on your teeth.
