A lot of oral health articles talk about what you shouldn’t eat, like hard candy and soda. It can seem like your options are limited when so many processed foods come loaded with sugar. But there are still many tasty options available that can boost your oral health. Below are three foods that support teeth and are dentist-approved.

3 Foods That Are Good for Your Teeth

1. Spinach

Leafy green vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and kale contain calcium and will protect the enamel on your teeth. They’re also high in folic acid, which can help prevent gum disease and is especially important for pregnant women. As a bonus, their crunchy texture will help clean other food debris off your teeth, thereby helping to prevent decay.

2. Cheese

Cheese goes well with almost everything, and it also packs a lot of calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth. Cheese contains protein too, which will strengthen your tooth enamel. Recent research even shows that eating cheese helps stimulate saliva production, which removes harmful, acid-producing bacteria from your mouth. With better saliva production and fewer acid-producing bacteria, cheese can help reduce your risk for cavities.

3. Almonds

These nuts taste delicious and are low in sugar. They also have enough protein, fiber, and fat to help you feel satiated longer—which means you’ll feel less tempted to eat quick, processed meals, like granola bars, which typically contain a lot of sugar. Like cheese, the calcium and protein in almonds helps support healthy teeth and enamel. 

To learn more about which foods you should eat and ensure your teeth and gums are healthy, schedule an appointment with Enterprise Dental Associates. The dentists and staff have been working with patients throughout the area for more than 37 years and are known for providing gentle, high-quality care. To make an appointment, call (334) 347-9564, or visit their website to learn more about the team.