5 Foods Good for Health & Oral Hygiene

You are what you eat! That’s true for your oral hygiene as well as your overall health. Northern Beaches Dental Practice is here to inform you of five deliciously healthy foods that are great for your dental diet. Tooth healthy foods often consist of whole foods, fruits and vegetables and non-processed, plant-based staples. Avoiding things like black coffee, red wine and sugary foods will of course help to reduce the chance of teeth staining as well as oral hygiene problems down the track. Most of the foods that are bad for your digestive system are also bad for your teeth, but everything in moderation and in relation to your individual body’s needs is the healthy way to enjoy food. Feel free to contact our local practice in Frenchs Forest today and learn more about food good for health and oral hygiene.

Tooth Healthy Foods

The top 5 tooth healthy foods and food groups recommended by our dental practitioners are:

• Fibre-rich fruits and vegetables: foods with fibre will help to keep your teeth and your gums clean. Think apples, bananas, oranges, mangos, potatoes and beetroots.
• Dairy products: The calcium and phosphates in milk, cheese, and other dairy products help put back minerals your teeth might have lost due to other foods.
• Green and black tea: These teas both contain polyphenols, which interact with plaque-causing bacteria and either kill or hold it back from growing.
• Sugarless chewing gum: great for stimulating saliva between meals or when you have a dry mouth.
• Fluoridated foods: Apart from your drinking water, other sources of fluoride are essential for healthy teeth. Think poultry products, seafood and powdered cereals.

Staying away from sugar, sweets, toffees and carbonated drinks, as well as starchy foods like soft bread and potato chips, is also recommended. Sugar decays your teeth and is terrible for your overall health. Bread, especially soft, white bread and potato chips can get stuck in your teeth and, if not washed away by a proper oral hygiene routine, can cause the need for dental fillings or crowns later down the track.

Speak to Your Dentist About a Dental Diet

Call Northern Beaches Dental Practice today in Frenchs Forest on 02 9190 6925 or chat with us online now to learn more about dental diets and food groups you need for healthy teeth. Healthy teeth as well as a healthy body and a healthy mind are essential for the body’s ecosystem. If you are in need of a new local dental team who are professional, friendly and reliable, book an appointment online now and we can help you in the journey towards a healthier mouth!