{"id":641,"date":"2015-12-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/foods-that-naturally-whiten-teeth-3\/"},"modified":"2015-12-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-12-09T00:00:00","slug":"foods-that-naturally-whiten-teeth-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/foods-that-naturally-whiten-teeth-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Foods That Naturally Whiten Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/socialmediafordentistry2.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/543-31.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"543\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-283\" \/>  <strong>REGULAR BRUSHING AND FLOSSING<\/strong> remain your best protection against tooth decay and gum disease. However, there are some tooth-friendly foods out there that will help you maintain a bright, healthy smile and even naturally whiten your teeth!  <strong>Here are some foods that help whiten your teeth.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Fruits And Veggies <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Fruits such as <strong>apples<\/strong> and <strong>strawberries<\/strong> contain malic acid which removes surface stains from your teeth and whitens enamel. Strawberries are also beneficial in that they contain ellagitannins\u2014antioxidants that are known to reduce stain-attracting bacteria and inflammation in your mouth.  Furthermore, apples\u2014along with <strong>celery<\/strong>, <strong>carrots<\/strong> and <strong>pears<\/strong>\u2014have a high water content. This increases production of saliva, which washes away bacteria in the mouth. Pears are also great for neutralizing odor-causing bacteria on teeth that lead to bad breath.  <strong>Pineapple<\/strong> is the only food that naturally contains bromelain. Guess where else we can find bromelain? <strong>In stain-removing toothpaste!<\/strong> Bromelain is a compound that has anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties and is effective in removing surface stains from your teeth, resulting in a brighter smile.  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"543\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fiCCC46iyeo?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>  <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Natural Scrubbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Other foods act as a natural brush due to their abrasive texture. <strong>Broccoli<\/strong>, <strong>seeds<\/strong> and <strong>nuts<\/strong>, and, yet again, <strong>apples<\/strong>, scrub your teeth and naturally remove bacteria and plaque. Eat these foods in the afternoons to clean and polish your teeth, giving them a brief midday brush. What\u2019s more, broccoli is high in fiber and iron, resulting in a lower risk of inflammation in your mouth and greater protection against enamel-degrading acids produced by bacteria. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dairy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> <strong>Cheese<\/strong> and <strong>milk<\/strong> are full of calcium, which we all know is very good for teeth and bones. Calcium, as well as other minerals and proteins found in dairy products, protect tooth enamel from erosion and decay. They also don\u2019t stain your teeth like coffee, wine, or beets would. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>More Than Just Brushing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p> Achieving and maintaining a healthy, bright smile is more than just eating foods that can damage your teeth (mainly sugary drinks and candy, as well as refined, starchy foods) and then brushing the consequences away. To keep your mouth clean and smile white, avoid foods that can damage or stain your teeth, and opt for some of the healthier options mentioned above. Your teeth will thank you for it! <\/p>\n<h4>Thank you for being our valued patient and friend.<\/h4>\n<h6>Top image by Flickr user <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/artotemsco\/5400480714\/\" target=\"_blank\">Artotem<\/a><\/span> used under <span style=\"color: #2a7abd;\"><a style=\"color: #2a7abd;\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 license<\/a><\/span>. Image cropped and modified from original.<\/h6>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #d9d9d9;\">The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>REGULAR BRUSHING AND FLOSSING<\/strong> remain your best protection against tooth decay and gum disease. 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