Since oral health begins in the mouth, it makes sense that the foods we eat should be good for the teeth. When our grandmothers told us to eat our medicine, they knew what was good for us even if they didn’t know why. Today, we know why, and your professional dental care in Palm Coast will explain.
Leafy Greens
Leafy greens offer vitamins and minerals like folic acid, vitamin B, calcium, and Vitamin C. They help the tooth enamel remain strong. Leafy greens include collard greens, spinach, cabbage, Romaine lettuce, turnip greens, watercress, Bok Choy or Chinese cabbage.
Nuts and Seeds
Nuts and seeds offer phosphorous, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, all needed for strong teeth plus remineralization of teeth. Choose almonds, Brazil nuts, sesame seeds (unhulled provide more calcium) and walnuts, which contain vitamin D.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Foods like fresh carrots, celery, apples and pears scrub the teeth clean of bacteria and germs. They produce saliva, which washes away these impurities. The saliva also contains phosphorous and calcium. The fresh fruits and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals that are good for the teeth and gums. Eating these is a good, natural method of home dental care in Palm Coast.
Green and Black Tea
Green and black tea contain polyphenols, a substance that kills or prevents bacteria from damaging the teeth. If you use tap water to make your tea, you’ll also be getting fluoride.
Dairy Products
Dairy products like cheese, plain yogurt, and milk contain calcium, protein, and other nutrients good for the teeth. Chewing cheese especially protects the teeth, because it makes its own good bacteria to destroy the bad bacteria that damages tooth enamel. The same is true of yogurt with its probiotics, or good bacteria. Milk is fortified with Vitamin D, which helps the body absorb the calcium needed for strong bones and teeth.
