Certain foods are good for your teeth and gums. Truth be told, the foods that are good for your overall health are also good for your teeth. Visiting the dentist is also an important way to prevent cavities.

1. H T T P : / / T H E D E N T I S T S O M A H A . C O M
T H E B E S T F O O D S F O R
Y O U R T E E T H
Nourish Your Smile:

2. WATER
Water washes away food
debris and acids on your teeth
that cause cavities
It doesn't contain the sugar,
sweeteners and added acids that are
contained in soda, juice and sports
drinks, and which cause cavities by
feeding the bacteria on your teeth
It prevents dry mouth, and dry mouth
can lead to cavities because it allows
food debris and plaque acids to
remain on your teeth
Why it is clearly a good
choice for your teeth:

3. A T T H I S P O I N T , W E ' V E A L L H E A R D K A L E A N D C H A R D
A R E G O O D F O R U S , R I G H T ?
B U T D I D Y O U K N O W D A R K L E A F Y G R E E N S A R E G R E A T
F O R Y O U R T E E T H T O O ?
C A L C I U M I S A M I N E R A L T H A T H E L P S Y O U R T E E T H
E N A M E L M A I N T A I N S T R E N G T H A N D H A R D N E S S , A N D
G R E E N S A R E O N E O F T H O S E V E G E T A B L E S A B U N D A N T
W I T H C A L C I U M
L E A F Y G R E E N S
spinach kale mustard greens micro greens arugula collard greens

4. Dairy products are rich in
calcium and vitamin D, which
maintain strong and healthy
tooth enamel.
Consider these options:
MILK
YOGURT
CHEESE
CALCIUM
-
FORTIFIED
TOFU
D A I R Y
P R O D U C T S

5. F R E S H F R U I T A N D V E G E T A B L E S
Fruits and vegetables are good for your teeth for many reasons. For one, they
have high water content and fiber, which rinse and scrub cavity-causing food
debris off your teeth. Many of them contain vitamins A and C, which are good
for your teeth and gums. And crisp produce stimulates the production of saliva,
which helps to wash plaque acid and food from your teeth.

6. Meat, poultry and
seafood are good sources
of protein. Even more
specific to teeth health is
the phosphorus in these
foods, and phosphorus is
an important part of
maintaining durable,
healthy teeth.
M E A T / P O U L T R Y
/ F I S H

7. Many of us enjoy a
beverage other than water
every once in a while.
For healthy teeth, avoid
any beverages that have
sugar, even the naturally
occurring sugar in fruit
juice.
Black and green teas
contain polyphenols, which
may kill some of the cavity-
causing bacteria in your
mouth.
unsweet tea

8. S u g a r l e s s g u m ( l o o k f o r a
p a c k a g e w i t h t h e A D A s e a l )
a f t e r a m e a l s t i m u l a t e s t h e f l o w
o f s a l i v a a n d c l e a n s f o o d f r o m
t h e s u r f a c e o f t h e t e e t h , b o t h
t h i n g s t h a t p r e v e n t c a v i t i e s .
sugarless chewing gum

9. T I M I N G : L I M I T S N A C K I N G
Of course we all can get a little grumble in our stomachs between meals, do what
you can to limit snacking throughout the day. Every time you snack, cavity-
causing bacteria become active in your mouth. If you do want a snack, choose a
healthy one instead of chips, candies, sweets, pastries or other sugary foods.

10. D e n t a l c l e a n i n g s a r e a l s o e s s e n t i a l t o g r e a t o r a l
h e a l t h . T o s c h e d u l e y o u r n e x t a p p o i n t m e n t i n
O m a h a , p l e a s e c a l l T h e D e n t i s t s :
I n H i l l s b o r o u g h , a t ( 4 0 2 ) 4 4 5 - 4 6 4 7
I n R a l s t o n , a t ( 4 0 2 ) 7 3 3 - 4 4 4 1
I n V i l l a g e P o i n t , a t ( 4 0 2 ) 5 0 5 - 7 4 7 4
I n D u n d e e , a t ( 4 0 2 ) 5 0 2 - 5 5 9 3
Most importantly,
enjoy what you eat!
S O U R C E S :
W W W . M O U T H H E A L T H Y . O R G / E N / N U T R I T I O N / F O O D - T I P S ? S O U R C E = P R O M O S P O T S & C O N T E N T = T O P S T O R I E S & M E D I U M = N U T R I T I O N _ M O N T H _ T I P S
W W W . U R M C . R O C H E S T E R . E D U / E N C Y C L O P E D I A / C O N T E N T . A S P X ? C O N T E N T T Y P E I D = 1 & C O N T E N T I D = 4 0 6 2