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Your Teeth Need Nutrition Too

It’s well known to most people that good nutrition is important to having a healthy body, but did you know that what you eat can actually benefit your teeth too? Our teeth require nutrients to stay strong and healthy, just like the rest of our bones. Eating these nutritious foods will keep your smile healthy and bright while also benefiting your the rest of your body and they’re delicious, too! Smile Viera, a respected dental provider in Viera, FL, recommends you try these tooth-enamel building snacks.

Cheese

Cheese, like most dairy products, is rich in calcium, which promotes strong bones. Our bodies also use calcium to help rebuild enamel as well. And because our bodies can’t produce their own calcium (we only get it by consumption and our bodies use it quickly), you should be sure to snack on some cheese to make sure you’re getting enough calcium in your diet.

Fish

Even if you have plenty of calcium in your diet every day, your body is not able to absorb it without Vitamin D. Snacking on foods rich in vitamin D, such as tuna and salmon, helps your body utilize calcium to build up those strong teeth and bones. Another excellent source of vitamin D is free and readily abundant: the sun! Getting plenty of fresh air and sun does wonders for your skin, hair, nails, teeth, and more!

Apples

Eating too many carbohydrates, starches, and sugary foods can damage your tooth enamel because of the acids produced when the bacteria in our mouths digests them. To satisfy your sweet tooth instead, you can choose an apple. Apples are rich in vitamin C which can reduce inflammation. This can be especially helpful to those people who may be suffering from inflamed gums due to gum disease.. Other foods that are rich in Vitamin C are broccoli, oranges, and green peppers — all of which can be delicious snacks.

Oatmeal

Whole grains such as those found in some oatmeals can not only improve heart health but they’re also good for healthy teeth too. Unfortunately, most pre-packaged artificially-flavored oatmeals are packed with added sugar and sweeteners. Eating artificially sweetened and flavored snacks provides the bacteria in your mouth with food, speeding up the deterioration of your tooth enamel. To limit the amount of sugar in your oatmeal down, try making your own plain oats and adding in some berries and/or cinnamon to sweeten the taste.  

Eating these tasty, healthy foods is not only good for your body but will help strengthen your teeth as well. But the key to have a healthy smile is to maintain a good oral hygiene regimen with daily brushing and flossing and having your teeth examined regularly by your dentist. If you are in the Viera, FL area, schedule an appointment online or call (321) 614-3833 today!