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Parkcrest Dental Group: Foods That Strengthen Teeth Enamel

  • October 7, 2018
  • 9:55 am
  • Dental Care, Dental Education
  • Foods, Parkcrest Dental Group, Teeth, Water

Most of us know the basics of caring for our teeth: brush and floss twice daily, and limit those sugary snacks. Just as there are some foods that can harm our teeth, there are also foods that can help, particularly our enamel. Tooth enamel is the hardest, most mineral-rich substance in our body, but it is not immune to its surroundings.

Nutrition, diet, and oral health all go hand in hand. We need healthy teeth to chew our food. What food we are chewing can make a big difference in the health of our teeth. Today, Parkcrest Dental Group takes a look at some foods that can help strengthen our enamel and keep us chewing in good oral health.

Eat Your Veggies

Remember those days of childhood when your mother would look at you across the dinner table and remind you to eat your vegetables? Well, your Parkcrest Dental Group dentist would like to reinforce this. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale and broccoli contain vitamin K, which is a wonderful source of calcium.

Also, don’t ignore that spinach on your plate. Spinach is extremely rich in antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. These are all important to strengthening your teeth.

Celery can also help protect teeth and enamel by cleaning the surface of your teeth. Its fibrous structure also requires longer chewing time, which can promote saliva secretion and maintain a healthy pH level in your mouth.

Strawberries

Strawberries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C which are important to maintaining healthy teeth. Strawberries also have a natural exfoliating effect due to their malic acid content. This can help whiten your teeth while removing enamel-harming tartar.

Do not actually rub the fruit on your teeth, however, as an excess of malic acid can actually harm or dissolve tooth enamel. To keep enamel healthy, Parkcrest Dental Group suggests incorporating strawberries into your diet as a healthy snack or dessert.

Animal Protein

Most animal proteins such as those found in chicken and beef contain phosphorus, which is a mineral essential to healthy tooth enamel. When phosphorus is paired with calcium and vitamin D, healthy bones and teeth are created. Tofu is a good alternative for vegetarians, as it contains a good amount of protein and also has the added benefits of calcium and magnesium

Water

Drinking water helps ensure a clean mouth. It washes away trapped debris between teeth that serve as a breeding ground for enamel-harming bacteria. It’s also good to swish and rinse your mouth with water after drinking or eating acidic, enamel-dissolving foods such as alcohol, coffee, and lemons to keep the harsh foods from dissolving enamel. And by staying hydrated your body will have a stronger immune system to help potentially ward off gum disease.

Visit Parkcrest Dental Group To Discuss Healthy Eating Habits

At Parkcrest Dental Group, we care about the health and wellness of your teeth. Good oral health is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing. If you have questions about your oral health, contact Parkcrest Dental Group today.

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Meet Some of Our Springfield, Missouri, Dentists

Some of the doctors at Parkcrest Dental Group

Dr. Stuart Scott (top left) is our pediatric dentist. He earned his degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry before completing a two-year residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Dr. Steven Harrison (top center) is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Harrison, our orthodontist, graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. He’s been with Parkcrest Dental Group since 1986.

Dr. Chanin Ropka (top right) attended UMKC before joining the United States Navy, where she served as the only dentist on board the USS Germantown and at Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego. Dr. Ropka began at Parkcrest Dental in 2001.

Dr. Daniel Fannin (bottom left) graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry in 1997. He completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency in 1998 before joining Parkcrest Dental Group that same year.

Dr. Steven C. Sponenberg (bottom center) has been a Springfieldian his entire life. He graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska, in 2004 before joining Parkcrest Dental Group immediately after.

Dr. Jason Hall (bottom right) is also a native Springfieldian. He earned his DDS from the University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School in 1997. He came to Parkcrest Dental Group in 2010. Dr. Hall’s father, Stan, is also a dentist.

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