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These foods can help improve oral health
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These foods can help improve oral health
Oral health is a fundamental part of our overall well-being and a healthy, balanced diet is essential to maintain it. Some foods contain nutrients that are extremely beneficial to the health of our teeth and gums and can help prevent a range of oral problems. In this photo gallery, we explore some of these foods, focusing on those that could help improve oral health in a natural and healthy way. (source: dentistry.uic.edu)
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Cheese
Rich in calcium and phosphate, cheese is a valuable ally of dental health. Thanks to its properties, cheese helps balance the pH of the oral cavity.
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Yogurt
Yoghurt is a food rich in calcium, protein and probiotics. Yoghurt, if free of added sugar, can help counteract the action of caries-causing bacteria.
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Vegetables
Green leafy vegetables can help strengthen tooth enamel and reduce gum disease (especially during pregnancy). They contain large amounts of vitamins, minerals and calcium.
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Fibrous fruits and vegetables
Fibrous fruits and vegetables can help keep teeth clean and reduce the risk of tooth decay. In particular, the advice is to consume apples, carrots, celery and fennel.
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Almonds
Another food allied to dental health is the almond, rich in calcium and protein.
