Fall is here! It’s time to prepare for chilly weather, back to school, and most importantly fall treats! Although alot of favorite fall treats may be filled with a little too much sugar, here are a couple that are great for your oral health!
Pumpkin![]()
The fall classic! Pumpkin whether it is in seeds, soups, or just maybe trying a taste after carving a jack o lantern this food is great for your teeth! This is because it contains magnesium, which works with calcium to create tooth enamel and prevent cavities. Maybe not if it’s in a Thanksgiving pie or your favorite coffee…
Sweet Potato
A Thanksgiving favorite! Feel free to load this one up on your Thanksgiving plate this season to balance out all the pies and sweets you might be tasting this season. Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A which produces saliva and keeps the mouth’s pH levels neutral. Sweet potatoes are full of antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus which can help with gum health and the immune system. This can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease.
Apples
Apple picking is fun and healthy! An apple a day will keep the dentist away because of the high fiber and water content you get when you take a bite of your favorite apple! So make sure you add apple picking to your to-do list of fall activities this season (dentist orders).
Cranberries
Maybe Thanksgiving is healthier than we thought…the iconic turkey and cranberry sauce is good for your pearly whites since they are high in vitamin C keeping bad bacteria away from your teeth. Just make sure the cranberry sauce does not have too much sugar or maybe try for a homemade option instead to make sure that vitamin C gets to your teeth.
Cheese
Great news, that charcuterie board you set out for your party is delicious and great for your pearly whites! Cheese contains a protein called casein that helps fight cavities by strengthening tooth enamel. Not only does it have high levels of phosphate and calcium, that strengthen your teeth, but it also helps balance the pH level in your mouth. This means less harmful acid, more cleansing saliva, and fewer cavities!
Alot of your favorite fall treats might be better for your pearly whites than you thought! Now they may not work as well in your favorite pies or casseroles if they are loaded with sugar but these foods are healthy and can make your teeth shine! Just maybe don’t use them as a substitute for your annual dentist visit and make sure to schedule your appointment at https://lanedds.com/ or give us a call at 1-877-LANE-DDS.
