While we know that certain foods are good for our bodies, in maintaining strong and healthy bones, there are also foods that are important to maintaining a group of healthy purely whites. Tooth decay, starts with plaque, plaque tends to form on your teeth after you finish eating. Whenever you eat sugary foods or drinks plaque instantly starts to form on your teeth, forming acids that destroy your teeth.
Vitamins that are good for the mouth?
In order to keep that purely white smile, it is important to keep a balance diet that is rich in vitamins.
- Vitamin C, can be found in fruits and helps fight germs against gums
- Vitamin D, can be found in dairy products, and helps strengthen your teeth and bones
- Vitamin B, can be found in grains such as cereal and breads,
Candies, and sticky foods like jelly beans tend to stay in the mouth longer and increases your risk for tooth decay, sugary juices also increase your chances for tooth decay as well.
How to Avoid Tooth Decay
- Drink water in between meals
- End meals with nutritious snacks, instead of sugary snacks
- Limit the amount of sugar snacks that you eat or drink each day
Teeth Healthy Foods
- Salad
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Fruits
- Vegetables
Other foods that are healthy but should be eaten in moderation are
- Peanut butter
- Whole wheat pasta
- Breads and crackers
Remember to limit the amount of sugary snacks and drinks that you eat, and to brush in between meals, if you can't brush be sure to floss. Its not only important for adults but children as well, encourage children to brush teeth, and teach them about the importance of eating healthy foods.