{"id":119,"date":"2020-02-29T22:46:53","date_gmt":"2020-02-29T22:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/?p=119"},"modified":"2020-03-23T22:47:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T22:47:10","slug":"dentist-healthier-gums-snacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/2020\/02\/29\/dentist-healthier-gums-snacks\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Snack on for Healthier Gums"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you think about food and your oral health, you probably\nthink about how sugary treats cause cavities. However, your pearly whites aren\u2019t\nthe only part of your smile that your diet influences! What you choose to eat\nalso has a big impact on the health of your gums. If you eat too many unhealthy\nfoods, your gums could become infected and develop gum disease, which could\nlead to tooth loss and larger health issues. Thankfully, keeping your gums\nhealthy could be as simple as adding a few healthy choices into your diet. Here\u2019s\nwhat your Skokie\ndentist<\/a> recommends eating for improved gum health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Raw Cucumbers, Broccoli, and Carrots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Raw vegetables have a garden variety of nutrients that help many\nparts of your body. Crunchy raw vegetables like carrots, broccoli, celery, cucumbers,\nand bell peppers contain important vitamins that keep your gum tissue strong\nand healthy. Additionally, watery vegetables that are high in fiber scrub your teeth\nas you chew them, which removes plaque. Not only does this help to prevent\ntooth decay, but it protects your gums from the harmful bacteria plaque\ncontains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oranges, Cantaloupe, and Spinach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your mouth is naturally full of bacteria, which can normally\nbe controlled with regular brushing and flossing. However, if your gums are\nunhealthy or your immune system is weakened, a bacterial infection known as gum\ndisease may develop. This infection can grow and cause permanent damage to the\ngum tissue, tooth loss, and larger health issues like heart disease.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, you can naturally aid your body\u2019s defense\nagainst infection by eating more foods with vitamin C. This important nutrient\nboosts the immune system to fight off and prevent infections. Citrus fruits\nlike oranges, lemons, and pineapples are brimming with vitamin C, but their\nacidic nature can damage your teeth over time. Other sources include spinach, broccoli,\nsweet potatoes, and cantaloupe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eggs, Nuts, and Cheese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Low-fat dairy products are a popular choice for\nstrengthening teeth, but they\u2019re also beneficial to your gums. Some items like\ncheese, yogurt, and cottage cheese may be particularly helpful thanks to a\nunique protein called casein. This protein can neutralize the acids created by\nbacteria, which would otherwise damage and irritate your gums. Calcium and\nphosphorus are also important for strengthening your gum tissue and keeping\nyour teeth anchored in place. This important mineral is well-known for being in\ndairy products like milk, but it can also be found in other foods as well. For\na dairy-free boost in calcium, try eating more canned salmon, almonds, tofu,\nand leafy greens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, what you eat impacts more than just the health of\nyour teeth. Substituting sugary snacks for these healthy ones is an easy, delicious,\nand natural way to improve your gum health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Dental Dynamics, we want to make it as easy as possible\nfor the families in Skokie, IL and the surrounding communities to get the\nhappy, healthy smiles they deserve. Our talented team of highly trained dentist\nstrive to expertly, comfortably, and efficiently meet all your dental needs\nunder one roof. They understand just how important it is to take great care of\nyour oral health at home, so they\u2019re always happy to share practical tips and\ntricks for keeping your smile healthy in day to day life. To learn more, feel\nfree to contact them via their website<\/a> or at (847)\n329-9801. <\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you think about food and your oral health, you probably think about how sugary treats cause cavities. However, your pearly whites aren\u2019t the only part of your smile that your diet influences! What you choose to eat also has a big impact on the health of your gums. If you eat too many unhealthy […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-119","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":121,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119\/revisions\/121"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dentaldynamics.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}