Foods That Benefit Teeth

Regular brushing and flossing keep teeth healthy by eliminating sugars and food particles that form an alliance with bacteria to form plaque. To prevent cavities and maintain good oral health, what you eat and how often you eat are important factors. At Bishop & Bishop Dental, we care about you and encourage you to eat these fortifying foods for your teeth.
Cheese lovers can rejoice because research studies have proven that eating cheese raises the pH level in the mouth and lowers the risk of tooth decay. Cheese also contains calcium and protein nutrients that strengthen tooth enamel. Other phosphorus foods that are thought to protect tooth enamel by providing the calcium and phosphorus needed to re-mineralize teeth include chicken, nuts, and milk. Other food choices include firm/crunchy fruits (apples and pears) and vegetables (carrots and celery). These foods have a high water content, which dilutes the effects of the sugars they contain and stimulate the flow of saliva which helps protect against decay by washing away food particles and acid.
If you have questions or concerns regarding oral-systemic health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.bishopdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Bishop & Bishop Dental here in Silver Spring, Maryland, call 301-608-9270.