Eating Well for Oral Health
As with good overall health, maintaining good dental health means eating a variety of foods from each of the five major food groups and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
Timing is important. A diet that promotes good oral health is not just about the foods you eat or avoid — when and how you eat them is equally important. One way to protect your teeth is by eating raw foods at the end of meals. Such foods help clean teeth and massage gums and generate more saliva to wash away extra food particles left after a meal.
Water is one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy mouth.
Staying hydrated doesn’t just keep you feeling refreshed - it plays a crucial role in protecting your teeth and gums.
Drinking enough water helps prevent tooth decay, reduces bad breath, and keeps your smile strong.
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