Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Better Teeth

Over the years, I have experienced a number of dental problems and, as a result, have a few crowns and missing back teeth. I do not enjoy going to the dentist, but I visit him regularly, floss, and use Sensodyne toothpaste.

In a recent column, Dr. Oz provided a few additional ways of protecting our teeth and gums from decay and infection.
  • Use tap water instead of bottled water. The former has more enamel-protecting fluoride than store-bought water.
  • Eat apples and celery; both contain substances that fight gum disease.
  • Low-fat yogurt is good for our gums. Japanese researchers fond that people who eat about two ounces of sugar-free yogurt a day are less likely to have severe gum disease.
  • Avoid pop and sports drinks. The acid in these drinks erodes tooth enamel.
  • Consider diet cranberry juice. There are ingredients in cranberries which keep cavity-causing bacteria from sticking to teeth and also inhibit the inflammation of gum disease.

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