Foods That Are Awesome For Your Gums

The foods we eat can impact our smile. Foods that have higher water count help to rinse food from your gums and teeth between brushing.  Healthy dental habits can keep your gums in working order, but you can further help your smile by eating foods that help keep your smile healthy.   

Green peppers are a great way to keep your gums in healthy order. They require chewing in order to break down the food to swallow. This chewing helps stimulate bone growth and saliva. “The more saliva you have in your mouth the more it can help remove food from the surface of your gums," says Dr.Denine Rice. 

Raw Onion is reported to be an excellent source of health for your gums. Not only is it packed with healthy benefits, it also helps kill extra bacteria in the mouth.

Raisins, while sticky, are actually packed with antioxidants and can help reduce inflammation and the impact of periodontal disease. In order to continue to protect your gums however, when consuming raisins don’t forget to brush your teeth.

Green tea is considered among some one of the best ways to reduce inflammation and keep your gums healthy. “Not only does it increase the amount of saliva in your mouth, it also has properties in it that prevent swelling,” says Dr. Rice.

While consuming other foods may help decrease your chance of periodontal disease it is important to get treatment if you find you are impacted by swelling, bleeding or preliminary signs of periodontal disease. 

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Time To Focus On Your Smile First

Staring in the mirror you notice stains on your teeth, they bleed when you floss and your general dentist has been telling you for months to go and visit the periodontist. Well, now is the time. The New Year is starting and while you are contemplating your New Year’s resolution this one should be at the top of your list.  It is easy for you to say you’re going to lose weight, eat healthier, or spend more time with friends, however, without a healthy smile these other resolutions may be difficult to achieve.

"The healthier your smile and teeth are, the more you can eat the healthy food you need in order to shed unwanted pounds," suggests Dr. Rice. Your smile is what is going to radiate while you meet new people for the promotion you want, or the social engagements you plan to accept this year.  The more you smile the more endorphins are released and the happier you are. The happier you are the more you are motivated to achieve the goals you set.

More New Year’s resolutions are centered on weight than any other goal. However, being healthy does nothing for you unless you have a healthy smile to match it.  Periodontal disease can actually make it more difficult for you to reach that goal because the bacteria gets in your blood stream and can affect your heart, lungs, not to mention your overall mood.

This year Dr. DenineRice, suggests, “Focus on your smile first!”