At cosmetic dentistry, we are believers in having a brighter, whiter smile.! One of the easiest ways to do that is through the foods that we eat!
Choosing The right foods not only provides you with healthy & strong teeth but also helps you to maintain your gums & good oral hygiene. our kitchen is a powerhouse of naturally whitening foods which is the secret to have a brighter, whiter smile.
Foods that can whiten your teeth naturally are:
This juicy strawberry contains an enzyme known as Malic acid which is a natural astringent & rich in vitamin C and antioxidant which acts as a bleaching agent & helps to remove the superficial stains & discoloration present over the teeth surface helps to whiten the teeth naturally.
Veggies like cauliflower & broccoli are very difficult to chew in a raw form because of this difficulty only, it makes them good for your teeth, As, you more, chew these veggies, there will be more and more saliva production, that helps to remove the stains & plaque layer formation over the teeth naturally, The Iron present in broccoli creates a protective wall against the cavity-forming and enamel degrading acid produced by bacteria and also helps to prevent from staining & cavity formation.
Similarly, the high water content in celery helps in more and more saliva production. which wash away all the bacterias & eliminates the food berries & bad breath, It also helps in reducing the discoloration of teeth & acts as a natural mouth cleanser.
Chewing on these raw carrots will increase the amount of saliva content in your mouth, and helps to whiten your teeth by cleaning the food debris over the teeth surfaces & The vitamin A present in the carrots, will help you to strengthen the enamel surface of teeth and as well as gums also.
Water always keeps your body hydrated and also brightens your smile. Sipping water throughout the day will encourage saliva production. It also reduces the acidity which lessens to erode the enamel surface of teeth. Having sipping of water during & after meals especially after eating & drinking pigmented rich beverages will help to clear the food debris and also loosen the plaque formation. Make sure to stick to flat water, sparkling & bubbling may erode tooth surface & harm your teeth.
There is an old proverb saying that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”
This crunchy fruit Apple contains malic acid which increases the saliva production & helps to scrub away the debris, bacteria, stains & clean your teeth. Loud crunch noise that you hear when you bite an apple is helping to strengthen your gums.
Pineapple is the only food that naturally contains bromelain, this compound is having anti-inflammatory & cleansing properties, It is an effective ingredient used in toothpaste to remove stains & plaque .it helps to separate the plaque from the tooth surface & prevents tooth erosion & cavity formation resulting in whiter brighter smile & supports the health gums.
Dairy products are rich in proteins, calcium, vitamin D, and many other nutrients that are needed for strong teeth and strong bones. The lactic acid and calcium present in these dairy products like cheese & yogurt protect your teeth against tooth decay/tooth erosion. Cheese & yogurt also causes your mouth to produce excessive saliva which helps to remove the bacteria and plaque formation & breakdown the stains & provides additional whitening effects.
Onion is having an anti-plaque quality that works after eating it in raw form. Sulfur compound ( thiosulfinates & thiosulfonates )present in onions reduces the plaque from forming on the tooth surface. As it is already non-pigmented food so no staining worries, but you have to brush your teeth after eating them.
Conclusion –
So now we have discussed a few foods that can keep your teeth whiter & brighter, by consuming regularly these food products in your diet you will not only get a whiter or brighter smile but also improves the overall oral hygiene of your mouth & gums.
For whiter & brighter smiles,We at Acme Dental lounge provides you other tooth whitening & long-lasting options also .So if you are looking for more teeth whitening contact Dr.Ashish Gupta at Acme dental lounge for any tooth whitening procedures.
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