Dentist in Shelby Township, MI
Sood Family Dental

56732 Van Dyke Avenue
Shelby Township, MI 48316

(586) 207-1471
[email protected]

OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Sunday: Closed

Teeth WhiteningIf you want a brighter smile then it might be time to reexamine your diet. Here is some advice from your Shelby Township dentist office.

Who doesn’t want a whiter smile? While teeth whitening in Shelby Township is certainly a great option for many, there are also other ways to promote a whiter smile right in your very own home. Perhaps you’ve even gotten teeth whitening and are looking to maintain your results. Whatever your reasoning find out what foods to incorporate into your diet for a more vibrant smile.

Apples: It can be refreshing and oddly satisfying to hear that loud crunch as you bite into a refreshing apple, but did you know that it’s also great for your smile? These crisp fruits help promote saliva production, which fights off bacteria that causes plaque and bad breath. It even helps to promote healthy, strong gums.

Cheese: Cheese lovers rejoice because hard cheeses are actually great for your smile. Not only is cheese full of calcium, which helps to strengthen both your teeth and gums but it will also increasing the pH level within your mouth to make it less acidic and prone to tooth erosion.

Nuts and seeds: Munching on these hard little snacks in a surefire way to remove plaque and surface stains from your teeth. When that midafternoon need to snack starts to sneak up on you, opt for these crunchy alternatives rather than sugary treats to get a more radiant smile.

Carrots: Crisp, crunchy veggies like carrots or celery contain a lot of water content, which not only makes them a healthy snack option but also helps to whiten your smile by promoting the production of saliva.

Broccoli: Mix it up a bit and opt for a salad filled with raw broccoli. Unlike other vegetables, this crisp fibrous green won’t stick to your teeth so you won’t have to deal with annoying dental stains.

Dairy products: A diet of milk and yogurt can also be beneficial to your smile in much the same way that cheese can. The high calcium content is great for maintaining strong and healthy teeth and gums. Keep in mind that not all foods rich in calcium will have the same positive effect on your smile (spinach may be full of calcium but it’s also been known to stain your teeth, too).

Even if you maintain a smile-friendly diet, which we think is great; you still need to see your Shelby Township dentist every six months for your routine preventive exams. Even those with the best oral care can still benefit from a professional dental cleaning. If it is time for your next appointment call Sood Family Dentistry today and put your smile first.

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