You probably know that gooey, sticky candy isn't exactly great for your teeth. But when it comes to diet and your teeth, what you should eat is very important.
Here are nine best things to eat and drink for healthy teeth.
1) Water: Nothing hydrates like plain water and its good for your oral health too. It is especially important to drink water after eating sugary foods because it helps rinse food particles from your teeth. It's important for children to get flouride.
2) Milk: Milk provides calcium, protein and vitamin D which is important to maintain healthy teeth.
3) Lean protein: Your body needs the protein and your teeth the phosphorus these food contains. Phosphorus is important in protecting enamel. Chicken and Fish contains B3, almonds and nuts contain B2, B12 as well as iron which is important for healthy gums and teeth
4) Sweet potatoes: A great source of vitamin A which helps protect the enamel and ward off cavities.
5) Cheese and other dairy foods: Cheese is rich in both calcium and protein and reduces acidity. Calcium is important for strong teeth. Yogurt is a good choice, it is a probiotic which supply healthy bacteria.
6) Leafy greens: Spinach is rich in both vitamin A and vitamin B2 and B12. Carrot, apples and celery helps promote saliva production which dilutes acid and removes debris from your teeth.
7) Tea: Both green tea and black tea can help inhibit growth of harmful bacteria in the mouth. Green tea also offers antioxidants that promotes overall health.
8) Oranges, strawberries and other vitamin C rich fruits and veggies: Vitamin C promotes healthy gums and quick healing of wounds. Severe vitamin C deficiency can result in bleeding gums and loose teeth
9) Sugar-free gums: Sugarless chewing gums is very useful for stimulating saliva and cleaning teeth. Just avoid chewing for too long to prevent your jaw from getting sore