Tips to growing healthy teeth

    Maintaining healthy and beautiful teeth is essential if you must keep a smile free look, aside being cautioned to desist from eating sugar, there are other ways in which you can keep  your teeth healthy and beautiful, hence making healthy eating an ideal and essential tip to maintaining a perfect dentition.

You’ve got to consume healthy foods that are of a quality and maintain some consistency with them. Foods such as vegetables, legumes, fruits and nuts which contains anti-oxidants with the capacity to fight inflammation and bacteria in the body are necessary for consumption.others includes:

EAT CALCIUM-RICH FOODS

Calcium aids the development of stronger bones and teeth and it also helps to clean plaques and maintain fresh breath.

Eating diary products and consuming calcium-fortified juices that are high in calcium and vitamin D will help to reduce the risk of tooth decay and oral diseases. Raw vegetables and fruits also play a big role in the maintenance of a healthy teeth.

GREEN TEA

Drinking a lot of green tea is also beneficial as it helps to control bacteria and helps lower the risk of cavities, thereby reducing the acidity of the saliva.

Green tea contains anti-inflammatory properties that helps to control gum disease and tooth loss and it also helps to fight cellular damage and fight against tumors.

AVOID ACIDIC FOODS


Avoid feeding on acidic foods that can pose a great threat to your teeth, since there are certain foods which produces acid; such foods includes citrus fruits, coffee,fermented food,pickles, soda and sport drinks.

Even though it appears some of these foods can be beneficial to your health, it can also damage your teeth if not consumed in moderation. However, if you must consume such foods chew and swallow it quickly and rinse your mouth after meals in order to neutralize the acidic content in your mouth.


EAT HEALTHY SNACK

If you must snack, ensure that you snack healthy. You can snack with healthy foods such as cheese, cranberries,raw almonds, raisins, yogurt etc. As earlier stated, ensure that you rinse your mouth after snacking.

Healthy eating and maintaining proper oral hygiene help to prevent your teeth from damage. Remember to rinse your teeth after every meal, brush and floss teeth consistently and eat healthy for a beautiful and a healthy smile.




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