Mar 04 2010

Eat, Drink, And Go Out For Good Teeth

Published by Wayzata Dental Staff at 11:25 am under Dental Health

Yeah, these are the ways towards good dental health. Read on.

EAT fruits and cheese.
Citrus fruits like lemon, guava, orange, grapefruit, and tangerine provide the necessary vitamin C required by the body. The deficiency of vitamin C causes gums to bleed. It is important to make citrus fruits a part of our daily diet. The vitamin C comes from the citric acid in the fruits.

Among all the dairy products, cheese is probably the most favorite. You will be happy to know that this tasty product is very good for you, of course when consumed in moderation. Cheese provides the necessary calcium to keep your teeth and bones healthy. If you dislike the taste of milk, go for cheese. It will definitely help you say ‘Cheese’ for as long as you live.

DRINK tea, not alcohol.
It has been found that drinking tea is not detrimental to your dental health but advantageous. Tea contains fluoride which is good for your teeth. Tea, like water, keeps our mouth hydrated, thereby preventing oral problems.

It is important to clean the mouth after consuming tea as tea may cause stains on the teeth.

GO OUT in the sun.
Vitamin D is an important vitamin for maintaining overall health. It also helps prolong the life of our teeth. So, just step out into the sun and you have got an important vitamin in your body. Should you shun your sunscreen or the UV-glasses? No, take all the necessary precautions to make sure the sun does not burn you. What you need is a 10-minutes exposure to the sun twice a week. Is it too much given your sunny smile is at stake?

Happy smiling!

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