How to preserve the enamel and whiteness of the teeth: the dentist gives advice on choosing products

Tooth enamel can be damaged and lose its whiteness due to the products we use.

British dentist Hannah Kinsella shares tips on which products to choose and which are better to avoid to preserve the enamel and whiteness of teeth .

“The two most common diseases, caries and periodontal disease, can be prevented by making simple changes in your diet,” the specialist claims.

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Eat dairy products. According to Dr. Hanna, natural yogurt and other dairy products contain calcium and phosphates, which help teeth rebuild their minerals.

Drink green tea. Hannah Kinsella says green and black tea contain polyphenols that interact with plaque bacteria, killing them or preventing them from multiplying.

Be careful with bread. If you don't have a brush or dental floss at hand, you should avoid starchy foods that tend to get stuck between the teeth and serve as food for tooth-destroying bacteria.

Eat celery and carrots .Fresh celery, the dentist notes, can replace dental floss – for this you just need to chew it well. As for raw carrots, they are one of the best vegetables for fighting tooth decay – they contain a lot of vitamin C, calcium and keratin, which are good for teeth.

Don't drink carbonated drinks. Carbonated soft drinks are extremely loaded with added sugar – and most contain phosphoric and citric acids, which destroy tooth enamel.

Get enough fiber. Dr. Hanna notes that fiber-rich foods stimulate the secretion of saliva, which helps prevent acids and bacteria from sticking, and also contains traces of calcium, which is necessary for teeth.

Eat nuts. Nuts – especially almonds, Brazil nuts and cashews – contain calcium and phosphorus that help fight bacteria that cause caries. Super healthy for teeth are walnuts, which contain many valuable components, including fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Eat chocolate. Cocoa polyphenols help destroy bacteria that cause cavities and create a bar between the teeth and plaque, the expert explains. Dr. Hanna recommends dark chocolate with very little or no added sugar.