Here are the top 7 best food and drinks for protection.
1) Yoghurt, Milk and cheese
- Yoghurt, milk and cheese are all high in calcium which is vital for maintaining oral health and strengthening those teeth!
- Yoghurt is a great source of protein and a good food for sensitive teeth (as you don’t have to chew it).
- Milk also reduces acid levels in the mouth which is beneficial for tooth enamel erosion.
2) Greens
- Leafy greens are packed full of vitamins and minerals which don’t just benefit your body but your teeth too.
- Calcium rich foods help build and protect the enamel and also contain folic acid.
- Tooth enamel is essentially, minerals. Protecting that enamel means to reduce the amount of food and drinks that may cause erosion to that enamel (in plain talk).
- Greens are easy on the teeth whist providing the all needed vitamins and minerals.
3) Celery, apples, carrots, cucumbers
- Being nearly 100% water, celery is a great source of vitamin A and C.
- As celery is crunchy and requires a lot of chewing the motion produces an increase in saliva which naturally neutralises the bacteria that causes cavities.
- Ever heard of a natural toothbrush? Think of hard crunchy foods as a natural toothbrush. Their abrasive surfaces gently scrub and clean teeth surfaces which removes plaque and food particles.
4) Fish
- The absorption of vitamin D will naturally help the absorption of calcium which is vital for strengthened enamel.
- Its also said that omega 3 fatty acids that are naturally occurring in fish are great to help fight gum disease.
5) Oranges, broccoli
- I’m sure we’ve all experienced inflamed gums at some point. Our gums take a hard hit with the amount of food we eat on a daily basis.
- Vitamin C naturally reduces inflammation in the body which may help your gum health.
- The absence of vitamin C in the body may leave your gums more susceptible to periodontal disease. Eat oranges and broccoli.
6) Nuts, berries raisins
- These foods are rich in antioxidants which don’t just benefit digestion!
- Antioxidants, similar to vitamin C’s effect on the body – help reduce periodontal disease.
- They protect the gum tissues from damage to the cells.
7) Green tea
- Polyphenol is known to reduce bacteria in the mouth It also tends to be rich in fluoride which is the ingredient used in toothpaste.
- Green tea contains both ingredients as well as having an overall beneficial effect on your body.