{"id":378,"date":"2017-07-30T10:34:55","date_gmt":"2017-07-30T17:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/?p=378"},"modified":"2017-08-15T10:45:14","modified_gmt":"2017-08-15T17:45:14","slug":"megawatt-smile-stock-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/megawatt-smile-stock-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"For a Healthy, Megawatt Smile Stock These Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A megawatt smile can be achieved by regularly popping in your dentist\u2019s office. However, what you have in your kitchen pantry and refrigerator may also strengthen or brighten your teeth. Eat well between dental appointments; your teeth and entire body will thank you!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cheese<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-379\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Various-types-of-cheese-e1502818798394.jpg\" alt=\"For a Healthy, Megawatt Smile Stock These Foods\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cheese raises the pH level in your mouth, which lowers the risk of tooth decay. All that chewing required for eating cheese increases the amount of saliva in the mouth &#8211; another property that reduces tooth decay risk.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Yogurt<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-380\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Glasses-with-fruit-and-berry-yogurt.jpg\" alt=\"For a Healthy, Megawatt Smile Stock These Foods\" width=\"345\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Glasses-with-fruit-and-berry-yogurt.jpg 345w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Glasses-with-fruit-and-berry-yogurt-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yogurt is high in calcium and protein, much like cheese, so it is a handy kitchen staple. The probiotics found in yogurt benefit gums and the good bacteria eradicates the bad mouth bacteria. The plain yogurt flavour is best, as added sugar and flavourings counteract the oral health benefits of this treat.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Leafy Greens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-381\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Leafy-Green-Vegetables.jpg\" alt=\"For a Healthy, Megawatt Smile Stock These Foods\" width=\"520\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Leafy-Green-Vegetables.jpg 520w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Leafy-Green-Vegetables-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kale and spinach are full of fiber and other vitamins and minerals and contain high levels of calcium and folic acid. Calcium builds tooth enamel, while <a href=\"http:\/\/worldental.org\/teeth\/importance-folic-acid-dental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>folic acid helps with gum disease<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Apples<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-383\" src=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/read-and-green-Apples-1.jpg\" alt=\"For a Healthy, Megawatt Smile Stock These Foods\" width=\"521\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/read-and-green-Apples-1.jpg 521w, https:\/\/lambtonfamilydental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/read-and-green-Apples-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A tooth-friendly diet does not necessarily mean giving up all sweet stuff; apples are a great substitution for sugar in cakes and cookies. A raw apple\u2019s fibrous texture stimulates the gums and are great for an after-meal snack. They are sweet and help clean your mouth if you don\u2019t have a toothbrush handy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For healthier teeth and gums, think about what you eat and drink. Sugars can negate the benefits received from other healthful food choices. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lambtonfamilydental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Lambton Family Dental<\/strong><\/a> is your partner for oral health; give us a call at (519) 344-5747 for a consultation and cleaning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A megawatt smile can be achieved by regularly popping in your dentist\u2019s office. 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