{"id":175,"date":"2020-02-29T18:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-29T18:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/?p=175"},"modified":"2020-03-17T18:51:53","modified_gmt":"2020-03-17T18:51:53","slug":"what-to-eat-for-a-healthier-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/29\/what-to-eat-for-a-healthier-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Eat for a Healthier Smile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you think about changing your diet to improve your oral\nhealth, you probably think about cutting back on all those cavity-causing\nsugary snacks. But that’s not the only way what you eat impacts your smile! In\nfact, adding certain healthy foods to your diet can boost the health of your\ngums, strengthen your teeth, and even brighten your smile! Here’s what your\nMelbourne dentist recommends eating for a natural, delicious way to keep your smile\nhappy and healthy<\/a>.<\/p>

Lean Protein and Low-Fat Dairy Products<\/h2>

Since the enamel of your teeth contains no living cells, it\ncan’t repair itself as it’s worn down over time and exposed to acids created by\nsugars and bacteria. Thankfully, it can absorb the important minerals it’s lost\nthrough the foods you eat. Items like cheese, yogurt, nuts, turkey, and canned\nfish are all great sources of calcium and phosphorus. These vitamins help to\nrebuild and strengthen your teeth, which lowers their risk of being chipped, cracked,\nor fractured.<\/p>

Citrus Fruits and Other Sources of Vitamin C<\/h2>

A buildup of plaque and tartar in your mouth can cause more\nthan just cavities. It can also lead to a bacterial infection in your gum\ntissue, which is known as gum disease. This infection can cause tender, easily\nbleeding gums, chronic bad breath, tooth loss, and even potentially heart\ndisease. A strong immune system can help your gums stay healthy and keep gum\ndisease at bay. Vitamin C is an excellent way to naturally fight off infections\nthroughout the body. This important nutrient is found in citrus fruits like\norange, pineapples, and lemons. However, it can also be found in less-acidic\nfoods like broccoli, kale, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe as well.<\/p>

Raw Vegetables and Fruits High in Fiber<\/h2>

Did you know that eating more raw vegetables and fruits\ncould lower your chances of tooth decay? When you eat raw carrots, celery,\ncucumbers, and apples, they gently scrub the surfaces of your teeth. This\nremoves some of the accumulated plaque that would otherwise cause cavities and discoloration.\nChewing these healthy, high-fiber foods also encourages saliva production,\nwhich acts as your body’s natural defense against tooth decay. When saliva\nwashes over your teeth throughout the day, it rinses away any lingering good particles\nand sugars. <\/p>

Cutting back on sugary treats isn’t the only way to eat your\nway towards better oral health. Eating these smile-friendly foods is a natural,\ndelicious way to improve your smile!<\/p>

About the Author<\/h2>

Dr. Beverly Rose of Melbourne, FL is committed to helping\nyou achieve a beautiful smile that promotes better overall health. That’s why\nshe encourages all her patients to get a dental checkup and cleaning every six\nmonths to spot and stop any oral health issues as early as possible. It’s also\na great chance to go over the best dental routines, oral health habits, and other\nways to keep your smile happy and healthy at home. If you like to know more\npractical and easy ways to improve your oral health, feel free to contact her\nvia her website<\/a> or\nat (321) 259-4666. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you think about changing your diet to improve your oral health, you probably think about cutting back on all those cavity-causing sugary snacks. But that\u2019s not the only way what you eat impacts your smile! In fact, adding certain healthy foods to your diet can boost the health of your gums, strengthen your teeth, and even brighten your smile! Here\u2019s what your Melbourne dentist recommends eating for a natural, delicious way to keep your smile happy and healthy. (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-175","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=175"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":177,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/175\/revisions\/177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=175"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=175"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beverlyrosedmd.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=175"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}