Want a naturally brighter smile?
In this article, I’m going to talk about foods that can help you whiten your teeth naturally and achieve a brighter smile.
Did you know that changing your diet to include these healthy foods every day can help you whiten your teeth while also keeping them strong and healthy?
You may be surprised to learn that certain foods can help whiten teeth over time while reducing tooth decay and plaque buildup. The key is to choose foods that are not only healthy but also help to clean your teeth while you eat, resulting in a whiter smile.
If you want whiter and healthier teeth, start eating these 20 foods and you’ll have a whiter, healthier smile in just a few weeks.
1-Watermelon
Watermelon boosts saliva production, reducing plaque, stains, and cavities by neutralizing acidic environments. It is also fibrous, so it works like a toothbrush, scrubbing your teeth every time you bite down.
Like apples, strawberries contain a high concentration of malic acid. They can also help reduce gum inflammation and periodontal disease due to the vitamin C they contain.
2-Apples, celery, and carrots.
Most toothpastes contain high concentrations of malic acid. Eating an apple every day helps scrub your teeth and remove stains.
Similarly, eating crunchy fruits and vegetables like carrots and celery stimulates saliva production, which helps wash away food particles and harmful bacteria, reducing tooth discoloration. Reducing bacteria can also help to eliminate bad breath.
3- Broccoli and cauliflower
Broccoli and cauliflower are high in fiber, which helps to reduce inflammation in the mouth. Eating raw broccoli can help clean and polish your teeth while also providing a protective barrier against enamel-degrading acid.
Chewing these raw vegetables increases saliva production, which helps to remove plaque. The increased saliva, combined with the firmness of the vegetables, acts like a toothbrush, naturally cleaning your teeth.
4- Pineapple
Pineapple contains bromelain, a protein that is commonly used in natural toothpaste to remove surface stains and plaque. Even one piece of pineapple after a meal can help deliver the same ingredient right to your teeth!
5- Cheese
Cheese contains calcium, phosphorus, and protein, which protect tooth enamel. It has also been discovered that the lactic acid found in cheese can help prevent tooth decay. Eating hard cheese gently exfoliates teeth, aiding in the removal of bacteria and plaque buildup, thereby preventing dental stains.
6- Seaweed
The bacterial enzymes found in seaweed can help fight plaque and produce a whitening effect on teeth. If you don’t like sushi, you can get the same benefits from baked seaweed snacks, which are a healthier alternative to traditional potato chips, which are high in sodium and often contain artificial ingredients.
7-Baking soda
Other options include using baking soda and water or hydrogen peroxide instead of toothpaste and flossing with a solution containing hydrogen peroxide and water.
8- Cashews
9- Pumpkin seed
Natural Stain Removers
Malic acid, a stain-removal compound, is a common ingredient in teeth-whitening products. What foods naturally contain this compound? The following foods are high in malic acid:
- Raspberries
- Cherries
- Lemons
- Grapes
- Prickly pears
- Mangoes
- Kiwi fruits
- Strawberries
- Blackberries
- Green apples
- Nectarines
- Bananas
- Watermelon
- Pineapple
- Apricots
- Gooseberries
If you incorporate the majority of these foods into your regular diet while also maintaining your dental health, which includes brushing and flossing your teeth, drinking plenty of water, and visiting the dentist for checkups and teeth cleaning every six months or as recommended by your dental professional, you can expect better results.
Matt M. Eccles is the founder of Vitality and Happiness Blog. He is a philosopher, psychology enthusiast, wellness and digestion expert, author, and world traveler who is passionate about helping others reach and experience optimum health, true happiness, and increased vitality. The purpose of this website is to motivate and inspire people to handle life’s challenges. Uplift and encourage you to succeed in life and be happy and healthy, increase life quality, and become the best version of yourself.