8 Super-Foods Your Body Will Love

Various foods have been identified as being especially healthy for your mouth. If you incorporate these foods in your diet you can avoid gum disease and other dental issues.

These include foods like milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. These foods contain protein, calcium, phosphates and vitamin D which are very important for strong teeth.

If you’re lactose-intolerant, there are other alternative sources of calcium like leafy greens, salmon, almonds, etc.

Apples and oranges are not only full of different vitamins and minerals important for good health, but also increase saliva production when you chew them. Saliva helps wash away food debris and bacteria to keep your teeth clean. Chewing on high fibre fruits and veggies also help to physically clean the surfaces of teeth.

Tea has special compounds that minimize bacteria build-up. Bacterial overgrowth causes problems like gingivitis and dental cavities. Try to include tea after a meal so that bacteria and food are washed away; special compounds in the tea can suppress bacterial growth.

Water is essential for good health. Saliva has 99% water. Sufficient water in the diet ensures enough saliva is produced in the mouth. Saliva washes away food debris and bacteria that can cause tooth decay. Bad breath, a symptom of insufficient water intake, also decreases or can be even completely avoided.

Onions contain certain antibacterial compounds that help to keep the bacterial growth in check. Onions can reduce inflammation in the mouth. However, if eating raw onion is not for you, add them to sandwiches or salads.

Like lean meats, chicken and fish are important component of a healthy diet. These contain elements like zinc, amino acids, etc. All these components are essential for healthy teeth and gums. Fatty fish, like salmon is rich in vitamin D which is very important for absorption of calcium in the body.

Calcium is very important for healthy teeth that are not brittle or easily corroded.

Nuts are also a great source of important vitamins and minerals like magnesium, folic acid, calcium, zinc, etc.

Include a variety of nuts in your diet to ensure your teeth and gums get sufficient levels of essential vitamins and minerals to maintain optimal oral health.

Dr. Nabil Mockbil received his DDS in 2001 from Umea University in Sweden, regarded as having the best dentist programme in Sweden for undergraduates. He’s now the founder of Swedish Dental Clinic in Dubai.