Get a tasty smile
While red wine, tea and coffee can all stain our gnashers, and sugary sweets can lead to long-term damage, a few fruits, vegetables and other treats can have quite the opposite effect, really helping bring out the sparkle in our smiles.
Berry brightener
It might sound unlikely but apparently even strawberries can be good for your teeth. The juicy red fruits help gently cleanse away stains, restoring your natural whiteness.
Cheesy grin
Yes, it's rather high in fat, but as part of a balanced diet, cheese can offer benefits for a brilliant smile. It doesn't matter whether you go for emmenthal, cheddar, brie or dolcelatte, all types of cheese are rich in calcium – an essential element for dental health.
Bite into broccoli
If you're too virtuous to tuck into cheese on a regular basis, try spinach or broccoli instead. The green vegetables are also crammed with calcium, along with all-important fibre, vitamins and minerals.
Sunny smile
Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb valuable calcium, and getting out in the sunshine is one of the best ways of soaking it up. And it won't cost you a single calorie!
Good for your gums
Foods high in vitamin C, such as lychees, oranges and blackcurrants will work wonders for your gums – adding to the overall good health of your mouth. One of the quickest and tastiest ways to get your recommended daily amount of the essential vitamin is to snack on a single kiwi fruit.
Brush up
All these saintly snacks are a dentist’s dream, but to really ensure you keep a sparkling set, brush your teeth at least twice a day, once in the morning and again last thing at night. Regular brushing with a quality, clinically proven toothpaste such as Pepsodent or Close-Up, can help keep cavities at bay and will leave your mouth feeling fresh and clean.
