Want Healthy Teeth? Eat Your Vegetables

The current version of the US Department of Agriculture’s food pyramid recommends consuming 2.5 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit each day. When you eat a good variety of fruits and vegetables, you are safeguarding your dental health.

Today, we will tell you about five of the most important vitamins for your teeth, based on the fruits and vegetables in which you can find them.

Vitamins for Dental Health and Their Plant Sources

Navigating the grocery store for the healthiest food can be a daunting task. It helps to know what nutrients will protect your health, and where you can find those nutrients. The vitamins listed below are great for your overall heath, but we will tell you how they specifically affect your dental health.

Vitamin A promotes healthy tooth and soft tissue the formation and prevents decay. You can find vitamin A in carrots, spinach, unpeeled sweet potatoes, and broccoli.

Vitamin B is a complex of eight vitamins, all of which prevent inflammation, which benefits oral comfort and health. Leafy green vegetables, peas, sweet corn, and berries are all excellent sources of vitamin B.

Vitamin C is an antioxidant, which means that it protects your cells from being ravaged by free radicals. Vitamin C also aids in the regeneration of connective tissue cells (which means it helps prevent gum disease), skin, and bones. You can find vitamin C in citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes, and red and green peppers.

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, which is vital for your tooth and bone structure. Fortified mushrooms and alfalfa are two vegetable sources of vitamin D.

Calcium, the importance of which we described above, can be found in green vegetables like collards, kale, turnip greens, Bok Choy (Chinese cabbage), collards, and broccoli.

When combined with proper oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings and checkups, a healthy diet can protect your dental and overall health. Call our Lake Forest Dental Arts today for your appointment with Dr. James Fondriest. We proudly serve patients in the North Shore and greater Chicago areas.


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