Dental Implants Fort Worth TX dentist Dr. Snider wants to share what are the healthiest foods for your teeth and why.
- Greens
- Nuts
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Dairy
- Fish
These six resources provide nourishment, nutrients, vitamins and characteristics that can improve the quality of dental health over time. Each one of these supplies a specific component to our oral and dental health that allows healing and positive growth to take place, whether it be toward the gums or the teeth.
Daily Greens
Green veggies like broccoli and spinach serve as natural floss that rids plaque of the oral cavity and contains vitamins and fibers that benefit the body overall. Despite what we may perceive broccoli to be in our youthful years, it can actually function as a very helpful dental agent and aid in the production of the salivary gland which reduces dental caries and tooth decay.
Nutty
Certain types of nuts, like cashews, peanuts, walnuts and almonds contain large amounts of vitamin D and calcium to the teeth to keep them strong and sturdy so we are able to eat rougher foods like meat. Nuts can also perform a floss, like vegetables, to clean plaque and food particles from between the teeth.
Fruit Frugality
Be conscious of the types of fruit you are ingesting on a regular basis, some fruit is highly acidic and can initiate erosion in the gum tissue. These fruits include lemons, grapefruits, and oranges and can negatively affect the pH balance in the patient’s mouth. Great fruits that can serve as healthy resources and clean the teeth are strawberries, that can also work as natural whitening agents, apples, bananas, and pears.
The Freshest Dish
Most cold water fish make for a great meal and a great dental asset with rich amounts of omega- 3 fatty acids that provide gum protection with antibacterial and anti- inflammatory properties. Generally, patients with implement their fish oil supplements to help with heart issues or any bodily inflammation, however, this can work toward the benefit of the oral cavity as well.
Moooo-ve on Over
Dairy, like cheese, milk, and plain yogurt is an excellent source of calcium that works to keep teeth strong and rid them of excess plaque quite thoroughly. They are able to neutralize the acid in the mouth, which can ultimately reduce the spread of dental decay and protect the teeth from being lost.
Why have we gone on and on about the right kinds of food for your teeth? Well, at Lake Country Dental, we believe in the power of food to heal and solve dental issues, as long as it is the right kind. We have dedicated our lives to providing the best dental care through implant dentistry for patients that have lost a tooth or teeth to dental neglect or worse.
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It is imperative that we are mindful of our daily diet for not just our bodies, but our mouths. The teeth and gums fall victim to the erosion caused by soda, fast-food, and highly acidic diets. If you have a lost a tooth or teeth due to this unfortunate occurrence, please call us to schedule a dental implant consultation with Dr. Snider immediately at (817) 697- 3488.