What To Eat for a Better Smile Our oral health depends on two factors: (1) daily habits and (2) diet. Certain habits, like brushing and flossing our teeth can do wonders for our mouths and our bodies. Studies show a link between the state of our oral health and other systemic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and premature or lowbirthweight babies. When we regularly engage in healthy habits and avoid bad ones, we maintain both a healthy mouth and body. Our diet also plays an important role in our oral and overall health. Consuming food and drinks full of processed sugar and acidic content can damage our teeth, gums, and the rest of our bodies. To prevent oral disease and other systemic conditions we can include the following foods and beverages in our daily diet:
1. Milk, cheese, and yogurt. These foods are rich in Vitamin D and calcium (essential nutrients that promote healthy teeth and bones). 2. Whole-grain bread and cereal. For women who are pregnant or trying to conceive, a diet that includes both wholegrain breads and cereal provide folic acid.