Food for Healthy Teeth

DENTAL MATTERS

Leafy greens typically find their way onto any healthy foods' list. These vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals and low in calories. Leafy greens such as kale and spinach also promote oral health. These veggies are high in calcium, which builds the enamel on your teeth. They also contain folic acid. Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that has numerous health benefits, including treating gum disease in pregnant women. 

There are certain foods that are beneficial for healthy teeth. Some of the foods that are advised include:

Cheese

It has been established through extensive and credible research that eating cheese raises the pH balance of the mouth and lowers the risk of tooth decay. The chewing that is required for cheese consumption increases the flow of saliva in the mouth, which in turn cleans the teeth naturally. Cheese also contains calcium and protein; nutrients that strengthen tooth enamel.

Yoghurt

Like cheese, yoghurt is high in calcium and protein and thereby it is a good bet for the strength and health of your teeth. The probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, found in yoghurt also benefit one's gums because the good bacteria crowd out bacteria that cause cavities.

Leafy Greens

Leafy greens typically find their way onto any healthy foods list. These vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals while being low in calories. Leafy greens such as kale and spinach also promote oral health. These veggies are high in calcium, which builds the enamel on your teeth. They also contain folic acid. Folic acid is a type of B vitamin that has numerous health benefits, including treating gum disease in pregnant women.

Apples

Apples might be sweet, but they are also high in fibre and water. The action of eating an apple produces saliva in the mouth, which rinses away bacteria and food particles. The fibrous texture of the fruit also stimulates the gums.

Carrots

Like apples, carrots are crunchy and full of fibre. Eating a handful of raw carrots at the end of the meal increases saliva production in your mouth, which reduces your risk of cavities. Along with being high in fibre, carrots are a great source of Vitamin A.

Celery

Celery acts a bit like a toothbrush, scraping food particles and bacteria away from the teeth. It's also a good source of vitamins A and C, two antioxidants that give the health of the gums a boost.

Almonds

Almonds are great for the teeth because they are a good source of calcium and protein while being low in sugar.

By: Dr Swagat Pranam Sharma

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