. Eat sugary, starchy, sticky, or acidy foods with lower-acid foods, such as dairy products. This will neutralize the acids and slow the cavity-causing process. High-fiber foods, such as celery, mangoes, and winter squashes, act as Mother Nature’s dental floss. They help keep the surfaces of your teeth clean while you eat. Add a serving or two of these foods to your daily menu. However, be sure to brush and use real dental floss after eating these foods to catch and remove any stray fibers–otherwise they can actually increase decay risk.

Diet has a significant role to play in keeping your choppers chopping. But a balanced diet fits in with good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups to help prevent most dental diseases.

To do their job and keep their environment fit, teeth crave the minerals potassium, phosphorous, vitamin D, and calcium, as well as fluoride (from sources such as fluoridated tap or bottled water). The best dietary sources for vitamin D and calcium are dairy products, such as yogurt, cheese, and milk.

The best nondairy sources of calcium include fortified juices and cereals, leafy green vegetables, and nuts. Other nondairy sources of calcium to consider are soy foods, such as tofu and soy milk, which have been fortified with extra calcium. For potassium and phosphorous, fruits and vegetables are the best sources.

Vitamin C may be especially helpful for gums. In one study comparing people who ate low amounts of vitamin C-containing foods with people who ate foods totaling about 80 mg/day of C, the low-amount group had deeper pockets in the gums, thus a higher risk of gum bleeding and plaque buildup around tooth roots.
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