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Foods Beneficial For Teeth
Foods Beneficial For Teeth
Foods Beneficial For Teeth
There are many foods items that may safeguard against cavities. Fluoride is definitely one of them ! Fluoridemakes the surface of teeth more resistant to acids during the process of re mineralisation.we can get fluoride from two sources either by drinking fluorided water of use of a fluoridated tooth paste. Our teeth is mainly made up of calcium and phosphorus.Milk and cheese are also rich in calcium and phosphate, and may also encourage remineralisation. All foods increase saliva production, and since saliva consists of buffer chemicals this helps to stabilize the pH to near 7 (neutral) in the mouth. Foods high in fiber might also help to increase the flow of saliva and a bolus of fibre can force saliva into trapped food inside pits and fissures on chewing surfaces where over 80% of cavities occurs . Sugar-free chewing gum stimulates saliva production, and helps to clean the surface of the teeth
9. Water cleans the mouth and produces saliva that deposits essential minerals into the teeth. It keeps teeth hydrated and washes away particles from the teeth.