As the saying goes, you are
what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Start
munching on these delicious treats, recommended by Dr. Alina Bergan DDS, for a healthier
mouth and a dazzling smile!
Kiwi
This fuzzy little fruit has the
highest amount of Vitamin C of any fruit, including oranges! What does that
mean for your chompers? Vitamin C to keep your gum tissue healthy and strong.
Without it, they are more susceptible to periodontal disease.
Green Tea
Sipping on some green tea can
not only help prevent cavities and gum disease, it can also kill the bacteria
that cause bad breath. Bonus! Green tea has catechins, which kill the bacteria
that cause plaque. Drink up! Your smile depends on it!
Sesame Seeds
These tiny seeds that you find
in some Chinese and Thai dishes (as well as on top of your hamburger bun) are
packed with bone-building calcium. They help to preserve and protect the bone
that supports your teeth and gums. As a bonus, they also help to build up your
tooth enamel while sloughing away plaque. If you add them to your salad they
will also help you absorb the nutrients in the veggies you are eating!
Sweet Potatoes
No long just for Thanksgiving
and Christmas dinner! You should add sweet potatoes to your regular diet. These
delicious spuds are rich in Vitamin A, which your body uses to form tooth
enamel and heal gum tissue. Bonus! They are also loaded with fiber to help keep
you fuller longer.
Onions
You know those strong vapors
from onions that make you cry? Well, they come from the sulfur compounds in the
vegetable, which gives them a superpower-packed antibacterial punch. Get ready,
though: Onions are most effective for your smile when you eat them raw!
Cheese
Say Cheese! If you love cheese,
you will love this news! Munching on some cheese helps prevent gum disease and
cavities. The reason is that cheese is very high in calcium and phosphate,
which help to balance the pH levels in your mouth. This in turn helps to
preserve your tooth enamel and kill harmful bacteria.
Celery
Have some fun with that crunchy
stuff because, guess what? It is great for your smile! When you chew celery,
you produce saliva. Your saliva neutralizes cavity-causing bacteria. As a
little bonus, while you are chewing, it is giving your gums a little massage
and cleaning between your teeth.
Chow down on some of these healthy
snacks and give your mouth something to smile about!
Have
questions on how to have a healthy white smile, we encourage you to give us a
call at 800-223-0801 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Alina Bergan. Call us
today to schedule an appointment in our Cedarhurst office. You can also schedule
online at http://www.alinabergandds.com/appointments/
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