You might not know it, but it’s true that what you eat and drink every day can actually have more of an effect on the health of your teeth than regular brushing.
An unhealthy diet filled with too many bad things might not be enough to keep your teeth healthy even if you brush three times a day.
We’ve compiled a list of foods than can actively improve the health of your teeth and gums, above and bend just reducing the risk of cavities. Make sure that you don’t cause long term damage by following our advice.
Seeds:
From sunflower seeds and sesame seeds to pumpkin seeds, these are great snacks not only because they’re a good energy boost, but also because they are high in calcium. This means that they have cleaning properties and can strengthen the surface of your teeth – great news for your smile! They make a great alternative to chewing gum.
Try adding seeds to soups and salads – they’re really versatile and can be used in many different recipes. Alternatively just keep some on the desk to nibble on between meals.
Milk:
A lot of people don’t know that there’s a lot of sugar in milk. Fortunately, its other properties go some way to making up for this. Milk is very rich in calcium, which is an essential nutrient that is great for your skin, your nails and for your smile.
Cheese:
Cheese is great for your teeth too because it also contains lots of calcium, and it is known to help balance the pH levels in your mouth too. It’s arguably better for you than milk because it has a lower carbohydrate ratio. Be careful what you eat cheese with though – if you marry it with lots of fatty or sugary foods then its positive effect on your teeth will quickly be negated.
Water:
One of the best ways to keep your teeth healthy is by ensuring that the pH levels in your mouth are balanced, and drinking plenty of water is a good way to do this. Drinking water every day not only cleans your mouth and balances any acidity but it also has this same positive effect on your gullet and stomach. The entire area is cleansed, and your teeth stay protected.
Onions:
This may sound odd, because many people associate onions with bad oral hygiene because they cause bad breath. This is not the case though: they have powerful natural cleaning agents which are great for keeping your teeth healthy – just make sure you have plenty of gum to hand!