Since we’re more than halfway through March we wanted to check in and see how you’ve been celebrating National Nutrition Month. We know the importance that smart food choices and sound eating habits have on the body as a whole, but they also play a big role in the health of the mouth, teeth, and gums.
Just as a balanced diet is good for our waistline - it’s just as necessary for a healthy smile. So to finish off the month strong, we wanted to provide some key foods for your oral health that you should be incorporating into your meals:
Just as a balanced diet is good for our waistline - it’s just as necessary for a healthy smile. So to finish off the month strong, we wanted to provide some key foods for your oral health that you should be incorporating into your meals:
- Cheese: The casein protein found in cheese (or other milk products) helps to fortify the tooth’s surface and protect against cavities. It’s low in sugar and acid, and high in calcium!
- Leafy Greens: Rich in folic acid, this food group supports cell growth and regeneration.
- Cucumber: Did you know gum disease can be effectively treated with cucumber juice? Consuming raw cucumber can increase saliva and will serve to neutralize the acid and base in the oral cavity. These veggies also contain a photochemical that fights the bacteria in the mouth that causes bad breath.
- Ginger: Have a toothache? The anti-inflammatory properties found within ginger root serves as a pain killer and can aid in minor infections, swelling, and discomfort usually associated with a minor toothache!
- Carrots: Eating raw carrots helps stimulate the mouth’s natural cleanser, saliva. Not to mention they are rich in vitamin A - which is necessary for healthy tooth enamel.
- Strawberries: A natural tooth whitener due to the malic acid found inside this delicious fruit.
- Sesame Seeds: These little seeds are rich in calcium which helps to keep teeth healthy. They work to dissolve plaque buildup on teeth as well as strengthening tooth enamel.
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