What we eat has a big impact on our smile...

If you’d like to strengthen and brighten your teeth the old fashioned way...

...it’s important you eat some foods with calcium, vitamin D and vitamin C. Calcium strengthens teeth and bones, vitamin D helps you absorb the calcium and vitamin C is good for the gums. The best foods for your teeth are:

• Milk and dairy 

• Wild Salmon

• Broccoli

• Bell peppers

• Green and black teas

The worst food for your teeth include: starches, anything sticky and anything acidic. Here’s what we should be avoiding:

• Dried fruit and sticky candy are hard to clean off and can really do some damage.

• Bagels, pretzels and potato chips are all examples of starchy foods that stick to your teeth – which bacteria loves.

• Energy drinks and sweet teas are really rough on your teeth.

• Soda is sweet AND acidic. Even diet soda can do damage – use a straw.

• Lemons: It’s OK to eat them - but don’t suck on them. The acidic juice will erode the enamel of your front teeth.