Serbia team celebrates a point during a women's volleyball semifinal match between the USA and Serbia at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracanazinho indoor arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Aug. 18, 2016.
healthy gums. When we pull back our lips and look in our mouths, we see our teeth and a lining of gums that covers where the roots of the teeth meet the jaw bone. But from the bone at the depths to the gums at the surface, there's more going on than meets the eye.
Daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are essential to a healthy smile, but did you know nutrition has an effect on your dental health, too? Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods from all the food groups promotes healthy teeth and gums. A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, protein foods, dairy products and whole grains provides essential nutrients for optimum oral health as well as overall health. Foods for Optimum Oral Health. Calcium-rich foods, such as low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese, fortified soy drinks and tofu, canned salmon, almonds and dark green leafy vegetables help promote strong teeth and bones. Phosphorus, found in eggs, fish, lean meat and dairy products, is good for strong teeth.