Your dental health is the window for your overall health (see our article The Impact of Dental Health On Your General Health And Longevity). A good oral hygiene habit is important in preventing gum disease and tooth decay. Besides daily brushing and flossing teeth after the meal, and before sleep, your diet can affect your oral health too. Here are the 12 natural foods that can protect your teeth and gum.

1. Celery

2. Cheese

3. Green Tea

4. Kiwis

5. Onions

6. Parsley

7. Sesame Seeds

8. Shiitake Mushrooms

9. Wasabi

10. Vitamin C rich vegetables and fruits – tomato, kiwis, orange, strawberry and etc.

11. Peppermint

12. Water

When you eat sugary and starchy foods, bacteria can produce acid that is harmful to your teeth. The foods mentioned above can naturally fight bacteria, neutralize acids, protect the enamel, refresh your breath and hydrate your gum.