Nutrition for a healthy smile

Nutrition for a healthy smile

If you want to have a healthy smile, it is not only enough to have a correct oral hygiene and regular check-ups with the dentist, having a balanced and beneficial diet will be another key.

From Moreno-Montalvo Dental Clinic we want you to enjoy the best oral health, so we recommend you some foods that can not miss in your diet. Take note!

What foods are beneficial for your smile?

We recommend some of the foods that contribute most to the health of your mouth:

Vegetables

• Green vegetables: as well as providing calcium, they require repeated chewing, which stimulates salivation and strengthens the jaw and gums. These vegetables include, for example, lettuce and spinach.
• Celery: its malic acid also helps to increase saliva production, which cleans the dentition and prevents tooth stains.

Fruits

• Strawberries: their high Xylitol content attacks the bacteria that cause dental plaque. This fruit also stimulates blood circulation in the gums, gives vitality to the teeth and stabilises acute caries.
• Apples: their vitamin D helps to eliminate bacterial plaque and helps to maintain the whiteness of teeth.

Other foodstuffs

• Water: it may seem obvious, but it is essential for good oral health. It contains fluoride, washes your teeth, maintains the pH of your mouth and removes acids.
• Dairy: calcium and vitamin D strengthen teeth and help maintain white enamel.
• Green tea: this infusion contains an antioxidant called catechin that helps prevent gum inflammation. It is a great weapon against periodontal disease.

Don't hesitate to ask us for more information about the foods that promote a healthy smile. dental clinic in Salou and Tarragona we are always ready to help you!