What you eat can help you maintain your teeth. Antioxidants and other nutrients found in fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts improve your body's ability to fight bacteria and infections, helping to protect your teeth and gums.
Some foods may actually help protect against tooth decay in special ways.
For example:
- Recent studies have indicated that nuts and fresh cranberries prevent plaque bacteria from sticking to the surface of your teeth.
- Calcium-fortified juices, milk and other dairy products rich in calcium and vitamin D help promote healthy teeth and bones and reduce the risk of losing your teeth.
- Cheese, which unleashes an influx of calcium that mixes with plaque and adheres to the teeth, protects them from acid that causes cavities and helps rebuild tooth enamel instantly.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, carrots, and celery help clean plaque and clean the breath.
You should see your dentist immediately if you have any toothache, jaw pain, mouth sores, or any other oral discomfort that interferes with your ability to eat.
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