Novi Dental Office Shares Mouth Friendly Foods to Enjoy This Summer

Summer is a season filled with friends, family and good food. If you're celebrating with a BBQ or gathering, you’ll want to make sure you incorporate these five foods and drinks that are delicious and good for your oral health.

 

Water 

Water is the most critical drink to improve your dental health. It rinses your mouth of particles left over from your eating. Most tap waters are also fluoridated, which further increases the strength of your teeth. 

 

If you don’t like the taste of water, infuse it with some summer fruits. This will give you the flavor you want and increase how much water you consume in a day.

 

Hamburgers

Meat is essential to your dental care because it’s high in phosphorus. To utilize the calcium you consume, it’s vital to have phosphorus in your diet. 

 

Serve your hamburgers on a whole wheat bun; these are better for your dental health than white bread. They also don’t stick to your teeth as most white bread will. Bacteria don’t produce acids as quickly from whole grains as it does from white bread, which is also essential.

 

Cheese

Cheese is high in calcium, which is why it’s an excellent choice for your dental health. Chewing cheese also stimulates saliva so your mouth stays free of bacteria and food particles.

 

Celery

Celery is a fibrous vegetable that works like floss. Its stringy properties remove food particles from between the teeth, plus they scrape your teeth clean from bacteria. On top of that, it’s high in Vitamins A and C. 

 

Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt is another dairy item that’s great for your teeth. Combine some berries and create a fun dessert. The yogurt will supply the good bacteria needed to balance out the harmful bacteria in your mouth while the berries add a little sweetness. You might also want to top it with some almonds, which add more protein and calcium to keep your mouth healthy. 

 

Talk to Dr. Tariq if you're concerned about your teeth during this wonderful summer season. Your favorite Novi dental office can be reached at (248) 624-2701.