Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Teeth Whitening Tips Reviews – Let’s Eat Naturally for Healthy Smile

Many Diseases can be easily prevented by having the right diet.

In an age where time is so precious, many find themselves eating from fast food restaurants daily.

You might wake up one day and look in the mirror to find your formerly white teeth now yellow. You don't smoke so don't expect to have stained teeth. The cause could be as simple as your diet.


How can you whiten teeth naturally by eating right?

Get enough vegetables in your diet. If you don't have time to make a salad on your own, make sure to order one every time you eat out. Green veggies are coarse and when chewed can get rid of debris. Not only will you be helping your body in general but its an easy way to prevent those teeth from getting stained.

Eat lots of fruits. Fruits like strawberries and apples aren't only healthy but contain very good whitening properties. Some have found rubbing strawberries on your teeth to be an effective home remedy.

Take in a good amount of dairy products. Milk, cheese, butter all contain calcium which is good for your teeth and bones. Building your teeth up so to speak will make your enamel stronger and less susceptible to plaque accumulation. A good amount of calcium will also make sure your teeth don't get thin or brittle.

Living healthy also includes avoiding smoking. Smokers are known to have the 'dirtiest' teeth and stains from smoking are quite hard to remove. Also avoid drinking too much coffee which also makes teeth yellow.

You can whiten teeth naturally by simply living and eating right. This way you won't have to go to any professional to help you get rid of your stains.

Even in our fast paced world, take time to get the right nutrients and you can keep your teeth as white as ever.

Now that you've seen what to add, here are some things to avoid...

1. Sugary drinks: When the bacteria in the mouth break down simple sugars they produce acids that can erode enamel and create pits where cavities form. Because we sip them, these drinks raise acid levels over a long period of time. Carbonated drinks are especially bad, as the carbonation ups acidity. Some research has singled out sports drinks as the worst offenders.

2. Candy and sweetened snacks: No surprise here since most of these are loaded with sugar that increases acid levels in the mouth. Sticky and gummy candies are the most destructive choice of all because they adhere to the tooth surface, making it hard for saliva to clean the teeth.

3. Sugary breakfast foods: These have a mix of sugar and starch, more likely to get stuck in the plaque between teeth. Ready to eat breakfast cereal, pastries and many processed (though highly convenient) breakfast foods are best avoided if you want to maintain a healthy smile.

4. Some starches: Breads, pasta, rice and potatoes raise the destructive acid levels in the mouth. The more refined (or cooked) a starch is, the more likely it will raise acid levels. Raw starches don't endanger tooth enamel.

5. Coffee, tea and red wine: Beyond the fact that these beverage tend to stain the tooth surface, these drinks are typically sipped, allowing the acid levels in the mouth to remain high over a much longer period of time.

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