Research in to the best methods of maintaining strong and healthy teeth tend to focus on what to avoid. From an early age, we are taught how best to preserve our teeth, by avoiding sugars, acidic foods, or chewing on hard substances. But there is comparatively little literature on describing foods that could actually help our teeth.

Certain foods can and do provide a net benefit for your teeth. Some, such as celery, provide a ‘scrubbing ‘ action, actively cleaning the plaque off of your teeth while you chew them. Others provide much-needed vitamins essential to the maintenance of your teeth.

Others help by balancing out the acids present in many foods. A low Ph value is a key reason for cavities to occur, as the acids themselves help to dissolve the tough enamel present on the outside of your teeth. This is a key reason that foods with a higher Ph can be a net positive.

One of the best examples is cheese. Cheese, along with its high Ph value, is also something that is typically savoured – meaning it is held in the mouth for longer. As a result, it can balance out the acidic quality of many other foods that are often consumed during the day, saving your teeth from a worse onslaught.

At Coastal Dental, the Central Coast has a dentist who can educate you in the best methods of using your diet to ensure a healthy mouth. Experts in their field, they can be counted upon to provide timely and professional advice.