Foods to Help Brighten Your Smile

Brushing and flossing are critical if you want to have a healthy smile, but you may need to take additional steps if you want to have a bright smile. It’s important to understand that it doesn’t matter how white your teeth are if they aren’t also healthy. Once you get your oral hygiene habits down pat, your dentist can help you achieve the brilliance you want with tooth whitening. In addition to undergoing professional whitening, you can eat certain foods to brighten your smile:

Cheese
Cheese products contain calcium and phosphorous—two substances that are essential to healthy tooth enamel. In addition, hard cheeses can apply a coating over the teeth, which can protect them against the effects of teeth-staining foods and beverages like coffee.

Pineapple
Fresh pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain. This enzyme is akin to a natural stain remover and also offers benefits in breaking down plaque, which can discolor your smile when it accumulates on your teeth.

Carrots, Celery, and Other Crunchy Vegetables
Any vegetable or fruit that is hard or crunchy requires a good bit of chewing. Chewing stimulates saliva production, which helps to keep the teeth clean. In addition, the texture of crunchy produce acts as a natural toothbrush, gently scrubbing your teeth as you chew.

Oranges
Oranges are wonderful for stimulating saliva production and offer a host of health benefits. The inner portion of an orange peel, when rubbed directly on the teeth, has teeth whitening capabilities. Just be careful when consuming any kind of naturally acidic food—too much acid will break down the enamel on your teeth, which can lead to tooth decay.

Having a healthy and beautiful smile can help you look and feel your best. Call us at 800-223-0801 for $300 BOOST Whitening Special.