Foods for a beautiful smile - AmericaNowNews.com

Foods for a beautiful smile

Taking care of your teeth isn't just about how you clean them – we've got some foods the Cleveland Clinic says can keep your smile beautiful in between brushings! And you probably already have them.

Yogurt has been proven to be digestion-friendly, but it's also good for your gums and teeth, too.

Cleveland Clinic's Denise Cole, R.D. says, "We actually have some studies that were done on children that show that pre and probiotic in yogurt, when they touch the gums, have a benefit to oral health. So, we did find reduced cavities in some children who were big yogurt eaters."

And enjoy the crunch of apples and celery even more. The rough fiber in them will help scrub bits of other foods out of your teeth as you chew.

You know that clean feeling your teeth have right after you brush? Drink some cranberry juice. It can stop bacteria from sticking to your enamel, so your teeth have that same clean feel longer.

And drink water from the tap - straight or filtered – it has fluoride in it, which makes your enamel stronger.

Our teeth work hard for us –  so it's great to know these foods can give us something to smile about!

Copyright 2013 America Now. All rights reserved.

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Popular Stories

  • Do you use your turn signal when you drive? If not -- you're not alone. In fact, it's one of the things drivers often forget when on the road.
    It's one of the things drivers often forget when on the road -- and it's not distracted driving!
  • Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. One woman found that out the hard way when her dog ate a bunch of grapes! Turns out, that's one of the most dangerous foods
    Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. But these common snacks could be fatal for Fido.
  • There is a growing problem of neighbors attacking each other—verbally and physically—over disputes about noise. Some fights have even escalated to murder.
    There is a growing problem of neighbors attacking each other—verbally and physically—over disputes about noise. Some fights have even escalated to murder.
Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and America Now. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.