A healthy smile doesn’t depend on brushing and flossing alone, it begins with what you put in your mouth. If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “you are what you eat” our doctors at Riverwalk Dental want you (and your teeth) to shine brightly. What you eat has a huge impact on your oral health because the food and beverages come in direct contact with the teeth. If you haven’t already, try incorporating some of these foods into your diet to benefit you and your smile.
Crunchy fruits and vegetables are good for your smile because they are usually water based and help dilute sugars that have been left behind. Raw foods help clean the teeth, massage the gums, and generate more saliva flow to prevent tooth decay. Eating an apple as opposed to an apple pie is better for tooth enamel as apples contain xylitol which also helps prevent decay. Additionally, low-fat milk, cheese, and unsweetened yogurt are full of calcium and protein to keep teeth strong.
If you have questions or concerns about nutrition and oral health, please give us a call. To learn about the services we provide at the practice, visit www.riverwalkdental.ca for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Riverwalk Dental located at Canada, Alberta, T1B 4Y2, Medicine Hat, 101-7 Strachan Bay, SE, 403-456-4994.
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