Food and Drinks for Strong Teeth

Eat cheese and vegetables and drinking water and milk will help keep your teeth healthy.  A drink of water helps wash away any sugar left in your mouth. Have a drink of water after you have eaten or drunk something sweet.  Eating healthy foods that contain vitamin C like veggies and fruits will also help you keep your gums healthy.  Some foods such as cheese and yogurt, contain a mineral called calcium and your teeth need calcium to grow strong.

If you are trying to strengthen your teeth, try eating these foods:

• Milk Cheese
• Yogurt
• Tofu
• Sardines
• Almonds
• White bread
• watercress

Other good food and drink to help your teeth:

• Carrots
• Milk
• Nuts

Food that can Harm Your Teeth
Sweets contain a lot of sugar and when you eat them, some of the sugar will stay in your mouth.  The sugar can start to eat away at your teeth and cause tooth decay. If you do eat sweets, it is important not to eat a lot throughout the day and drink water after your done to rinse your mouth.