Eating Your Way to a Healthy Smile !

Dentist Jenny Miller

We all are familiar with the basic, everyday steps to

maintain good oral hygiene.

You may even be familiar with what

foods to avoid such as soda and candy.

But what foods are actually healthy for

your teeth and mouth?

Experienced Lexington, KY dentist Jenny Miller lists eight foods

that actually promote good oral hygiene.

Cheese

• High in calcium, cheese provides your teeth with needed minerals such as the protein casein which helps to fortify the surface of your teeth.

Yogurt

• Yogurt is also very high in calcium and in addition has useful ingredients to help prevent bad breath.

Strawberries

• Strawberries, high in collagen-producing vitamin C, help to build and maintain strong gums.

Green Tea

• Green tea can help prevent cavities, control gum disease, prevent tooth decay and even help destroy bacteria living in your mouth.

Water

Water not only flushes away old food debris

and quenches your thirst but keeps your saliva

levels high which is your mouths best defense against tooth decay.

Salmon

• Salmon, as well as other fatty fishes, are high in Vitamin D which is important to help your body absorb calcium to protect your teeth against disease.

Chicken

• Chicken also provides the calcium and phosphorus necessary to re-mineralize your teeth, making them shiny and healthy.

Milk

• Milk, another good form of calcium, helps to strengthen your teeth and keep your jaw bone strong.

Incorporating these foods into your diet alongside your proper routine

dental care can help give you a beautiful, healthy smile.

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