Keeping your teeth and mouth healthy requires more than just daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing. Food and beverage choices also have an impact on a person’s oral and overall health.
For example, foods high in sugar or acid can lead to an erosion of tooth enamel and contribute to tooth decay and periodontal disease. Both have been identified as risk factors for more serious illnesses such as diabetes, lung and heart diseases, and stroke.
Dental hygienists remind us to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet so that teeth and gums receive the nutrients that are essential to resisting oral diseases.
Including apples in your diet is indeed a healthy choice for your teeth. According to cummingsfamilydentist.com, not only are apples good for your body, but they help your teeth as well.
Eating apples can actually aid in cleansing and brightening the teeth, due to their mildly acidic nature, they act as a mild astringent to your teeth. But don’t peel the apple, is the website’s advice. The fiber in the skin is essential in this process. The acid needs the help of the fiber-rich flesh of the apple.
Here are some tips to keep your mouth and body healthy:
• Make water your beverage of choice.
• Eat foods from all four food groups.
• Avoid sugary snacks, carbonated beverages, and chewy, sticky foods.
• Brush twice a day for two minutes each time.
• Clean between your teeth and use an antiseptic mouthwash daily.
