How To Achieve Optimal Oral Care With Food?

You must have heard that all the dentists near you emphasize on the correct method of tooth brushing and flossing in order to achieve the cleanest mouth. Besides the extreme importance of brushing and flossing, your diet has an impact on oral health.
You are aware of the food items that you must abstain if you want to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful, which include sweets, starchy foods and fizzy drinks. In addition, sticky chocolates and candies should also be avoided.
However, you must know about the foods that promote good oral health. Incorporating the right food into your diet can strengthen teeth, keep them healthy and heal cavities naturally. Let’s have a look at the foods that are best for your oral health.

Coconut


Coconut oil pulling is an ancient yet fantastic oral detoxification procedure to remove toxins from your mouth and creating clean and antiseptic oral environment that is needed to prevent cavities and other oral diseases. Even nowadays, majority of dentists in Pakistan believe and support this theory. You can do it yourself as well. Just swish a tablespoon of pure coconut oil in your mouth for 20 minutes and then spit it out. Do not forget about time as you need to do it for 20 times.
The best time of day to oil pull is in the morning and if you do it while completing your other morning chores, it will be over in no time. Coconut is known for its antifungal and antiviral properties and is incredibly effective at reducing tooth decay, killing bad breath, whitening teeth and curing bleeding gums.

Dairy


Calcium obtained from milk is not only good for your bones but your teeth also need it. Lack of calcium leads to tooth decay as the mineral helps your teeth maintain their structure. Getting enough calcium is necessary as it will not just strengthen teeth but also contributes to remineralization process that replaces minerals in teeth.
Dairy products are full of calcium and other necessary minerals that promote oral wellness. All you need is to choose the right products such as skip conventional dairy products that are full of hormones, antibiotics and other chemicals. Therefore, majority of dentists in Lahore recommend going for organic or raw milk, whenever possible. You can also go for yogurt and other milk products.

Apples


Eating an apple a day does not just keep a doctor away but has an ability to ward off the dentist too. Yes, it is true because apples are high in water content and chewing them stimulates saliva production, which in turn helps mouth get rid of bacteria and stray food particles. Apple fiber also stimulates gums and acts as an astringent for your teeth, brightening them up.

Hence, it is crucial to have a healthy diet for a healthy mouth. We are bestowed with only two sets of teeth that should be taken care of.
Location: Pakistan

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