Surprising oral health benefits from some of foods and drinks. Visit us in our Worcester, MA office

Food and Oral Health

Dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt contains calcium that helps to strengthen your teeth and bones.

Dark green vegetables like spinach, kale, collard greens, are rich in irons and calcium, folic acid that helps to rebuild the enamel of your teeth. 

Green smoothies will help your gum teeth and jaw bone stronger and healthier. Spinach, cucumber, kale, lettuce and zuccini blended with fruit and yogurt will prevent bad breath and strengthen the teeth.

Healthy snacks like almonds are good source of calcium and protiens, that helps  resolve many dental issues.

Celery, carrots, apples are crunchy in nature that act like natural tooth brush for the teeth. You still need to brush your teeth properly with a tooth brush and It also stimulates saliva that wash away bacteria from your teeth.

Green and black tea is a great source of flouride, that helps to reduce cavities on your teeth. It also washes away the plaque from your teeth.  

Salmon and lean meat is a great source of protien that benefits  your teeh and gums.

Water is by far the healthiest drink available. Keep drinking lots of water in stead of sugary soda.

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Author
Dr. Patel Nikhil Patel, DMD

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