Summer celebrants find watermelon, fresh strawberries, and fresh fruits and veggie platters at all the summer pool parties and picnics. Remember that your teeth need to benefit from all this wonderful food as much as your body does. Here are the top summer foods for good dental health from the point of view of your dentist near Uptown.
Fresh Veggies
Crunchy veggies like celery, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots scrub the teeth as you chew. If they contain water like celery, the fluid washes away the bacteria and food particulates scrubbed off the teeth. Carrots also contain Vitamin C and calcium which benefit the teeth.
Pears and Apples
Much like fresh veggies, pears and apples scrub the teeth, too. Their juices carry away the malic and citric acids left over from the fruit. The meaty insides of the apple and pear stimulates the gums to decrease bacteria that causes cavities and neutralize the acids in your mouth. Your dentist near Uptown will be happy to see such healthy teeth.
Nuts
Another thing that fights the bad bacteria that causes tooth decay is cashews, almonds, and Brazil nuts. They contain calcium, Vitamin D, and iron, among other nutrients.
Milk, Cheese, And Yogurt
Milk, cheese, and yogurt are packed with calcium and other nutrients. Cheese especially is good for teeth, because chewing it stimulates saliva production. This washes away bad bacteria and food particulates on teeth. Cheese contains phosphate. This helps to balance the mouth’s pH level and saves tooth enamel. Yogurt contains probiotics which prevent cavities and bad breath, too.
Watermelon
The water in watermelon joins your saliva in washing away the bacteria and food particulates on your teeth. Eat all you want; it’s good for you!
Visit Northalsted Dental Spa at www.NorthalstedSmiles.com if you need a dentist near Uptown to look after your teeth.
