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Foods To Keep The Dentist Away by Joseph Devine
[Aug 18, 2008]
We've all heard the saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" but what many people don't realize is that selecting foods which are good for teeth will keep the dentist away. No one enjoys a visit to the dentist or a root canal procedure. No one enjoys sitting in the waiting room reading copies of gossip magazines from three years ago. So why not choose foods that are good for teeth?
One reason people don't choose foods which are good for their teeth is that people don't realize what is good for their teeth. Important things to look for in foods are calcium, fiber, and whole grains. Generally speaking though, if people stick to the food guide pyramid, their teeth and the rest of their body will be healthy.
Calcium
Calcium is good for one's teeth as it helps in their growth. This mineral is essential for growing children whose permanent or adult teeth haven't fully formed yet. Calcium can be found in a variety of dairy products. Calcium in dairy products isn't found in the fat portion of the milk. This means that skim and other forms of low fat milk products will have just as much calcium as a milk product based on whole milk.