Foods That Whiten Teeth

From Nat King Cole’s hit in 1954 up to the present, plenty of songs have been written about smile. That’s how powerful a beautiful smile can be; it stirs emotions that are worth writing songs and poems for. Do you want to have one that inspires poets and songwriters, too? Good news, you can! All you have to do is get a dental implant in Melbourne, or you could do it naturally by including the following sustenance in your diet.

Strawberries

Those enticing red little berries are packed with mallic acid, an enzyme known as effective enamel-whitener. You can eat it raw or you can create a concoction by dipping your toothbrush in mashed, ripe strawberries and baking soda and use it like a regular toothpaste. Though, this doesn’t mean you should completely replace your store-bought toothpaste with this homemade mixture. After you rinse your mouth and toothbrush well, you must proceed to brushing your teeth with a real toothpaste.  

Onions

Do you like onion rings? Do you usually stuff your kebab with lots of onions? Good for you! They may not be the best food to pick when you’re on a date, but onions are chock full of vitamins that will strengthen your bones and teeth. Also, they won’t stain your pearly white set of teeth and will keep bacteria away from it.

Apples

An apple a day keeps the doctor away – and sometimes, dentists too. Apples help clean your teeth due to their slightly acidic nature. Don’t get it wrong though, don’t replace your toothbrush with an apple, but keep eating this nutritious fruit and eventually it will help you get rid of stubborn stains that ruin your smile.

Broccoli

There was a research that says that broccoli contains iron that forms a shield, acid-resistant film on teeth. Whether that’s proven or not, it is undeniable that broccoli is a superfood and has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that are substantial for health and wellness. There is certainly no harm in including this in your diet, be it for your teeth or not.

Celery and Carrots

Like pears and apples, celery and carrots are among crunchy fruits and vegetables that take a lot of chewing, and therefore increase saliva production that helps prevent plaque build-up.

Cheese

Go ahead and add some cheddar in your sandwich! Cheese helps increase your mouth’s PH level, saliva production, and it also contains teeth-strengthening casein phosphate.

Do any of these nourishment appeal to you? Then, start eating your way to whiter, healthier teeth!