If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a smile must be worth a million.
Lucky, there’s a better way.
If you wanna rock a sparkling white smile, here are the foods you oughta eat!
But besides being healthy, this citrus fruit also acts as a natural teeth whitener.
“Research shows that the enzyme bromelain in oranges is like a natural stain remover,” saidDr.
Robert D’Alfonso, DDS, a dentist located in Austin, TX.
Pineapples
Could your favorite weekend pina colada actually have some health benefits?
Eh, not quite.
But, eating pineapple (sans the rum) could help take your smile to the next level.
Like oranges, pineapples contain the natural stain remover enzyme, bromelain, noted Dr. D' Alfonso.
Strawberries
I don’t know about you, but I love me some strawberries.
So, eating more of them in the name of whiter teeth seems like a win-win.
Nuts and seeds
Nuts and seeds are an essential part of any healthy diet.
Besides being agreat source of plant-based protein, nuts also contain healthy fat and fiber.
Eating them might also help keep your teeth healthy, according to Dr. Townsend.
Apples
An apple a day may do more than keep the doctor away.
It may keep the dentist away too, according to D' Alfonso.
Malic acid increases saliva, which cleans your teeth and helps remove stains."
Celery
D' Alfonso also recommends other crunchy foods including celery.
Like apples, celery helps create create saliva.
“Saliva prevents plaque from developing, which stains like to stick to,” he explained.
Carrots and broccoli
Blom is a fan of crunchy carrots and broccoli for naturally whiter teeth.
Bothcarrots and broccoli are also a great source of vitamin C, calcium and fiber.
“Smoking is also a big factor in tooth yellowing,” he added.
Meanwhile, Blom says beware of sweets.
“There is a deep connection between the mouth and overall health,” Dr. Townsend said.
“Good oral hygiene is the gateway to good health throughout the body.
“While consumption is important to our survival, so is communication,” she notes.
“A smile is a universal language.
There are too many quotes to choose from when it comes to a smile.
In the end, why not keep it healthy and bright?”
