{"id":216,"date":"2020-02-29T20:59:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-29T20:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=216"},"modified":"2020-03-13T21:01:09","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T21:01:09","slug":"how-to-eat-your-way-towards-better-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/29\/how-to-eat-your-way-towards-better-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Eat Your Way Towards Better Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_111774771__1583870674_96507-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"Table full of smile-friendly foods recommended by your Joplin dentist\" class=\"wp-image-217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_111774771__1583870674_96507-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_111774771__1583870674_96507-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_111774771__1583870674_96507.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably know that if you want to improve your oral health with what you eat, you need to cut back on all those delicious sugary snacks. But that\u2019s not the only way your diet can improve your smile! Substituting those unhealthy foods with smile-friendly ones will let you cut back on sugar while simultaneously boosting the health of your mouth! Here\u2019s what your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">Joplin dentist<\/a> suggests snacking on to naturally keep your smile strong and bright. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Raw Carrots, Celery, and Cucumbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Raw vegetables end up on most lists of healthy snacks. But,\ndid you know that raw vegetables that are high in fiber can help prevent tooth\ndecay? They gently scrub your teeth as you chew them, which removes plaque that\nwould\u2019ve otherwise caused cavities. Chewing raw vegetables also encourages saliva\nto wash over your teeth, which hinders plaque accumulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cheese, Yogurt, Turkey, and Nuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong enamel is important for protecting your teeth against\nchipping and cracking. Unfortunately, it can\u2019t heal itself as it becomes worn\ndown with use. When you eat protein and dairy products, the calcium and phosphorus\nthey contain are used to rebuild your weakened enamel and replace the minerals\nit\u2019s lost over time. Some research even suggests that certain dairy products can\nneutralize the acids that cause tooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Citrus Fruits and Leafy Greens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating foods with vitamin C is a tried and true way to\nsupport your immune system, which helps keep your body strong against\ninfection. This is especially important in your gum tissue, which is constantly\nfighting off oral bacteria from plaque and tartar to prevent gum disease.\nThankfully this important vitamin can be found in a wide variety of foods like\noranges, pineapples, and lemons. However, since these citrus fruits are very\nacidic and can damage your enamel, don\u2019t forget to get your vitamin C from\nother sources like kale, cantaloupe, broccoli, and sweet potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Glass of Tap Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to grab a glass of water with every snack.\nDrinking water after eating rinses away any lingering food particles, plaque, and\nbacteria that have accumulated. This is especially important if you find\nyourself snacking throughout the day. The more often your teeth are exposed to\nthe sugars in your food, the more you increase your risk of cavities. Sipping\nwater throughout the day will continuously wash away these sugars. Additionally,\ntap water contains fluoride, the same important mineral found in most toothpastes.\nIt binds with your tooth enamel to make it incredibly strong and resistant to\ntooth decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These snacks are a great way to start improving your oral\nhealth with what you eat. A better smile could be as close as your kitchen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>At Young Family &amp; Cosmetic Dentistry in Joplin, MO,\nwe want to help you achieve the optimum oral health and beautiful smile you\ndeserve. That\u2019s why Dr. Dan Young encourages all his patients to come in for a regular\ndental checkup and cleaning every six months. Routine visits are a great way to\nrefresh your teeth, identify any developing issues ahead of time, and go over the\nbest practices for taking care of your smile at home. If you\u2019d like more\npractical advice for improving your oral health, feel free to contact him via\nhis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngfamilydentistry.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor at <strong>(417) 781-3440. <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You probably know that if you want to improve your oral health with what you eat, you need to cut back on all those delicious sugary snacks. But that\u2019s not the only way your diet can improve your smile! 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