Teeth strengthening foods

How does an anti-inflammatory diet help reduce gum disease?

by Good Gums | Jul 07, 2022Jul 07, 2022 | Healing Disease, Healthy Practise, Teeth strengthening foods

Inflammation is the body’s defense against injury and infection. When something damages your cells, your body releases chemicals that trigger an inflammatory response. Gum disease is a chronic inflammatory condition caused by plaque bacteria accumulating on the gum line and then invading your gum tissue....

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Phosphorus: Just how important is this mineral for your teeth?

by Good Gums | Jun 07, 2022Jun 07, 2022 | Healthy Practise, Teeth strengthening foods, Vitamins and Minerals

Did you know that as much as 85% of your body’s phosphorus lies in your teeth and bones? This essential mineral is the second most abundant mineral (next to calcium), making up about 1% of your total body weight, and can be found in every...

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5 Festive Foods That Benefit Your Teeth & Gums

by Good Gums | Dec 16, 2021Dec 16, 2021 | Healthy recipes, Natural Ingredients, Teeth strengthening foods

It’s the holiday season and temptations are all around us – the delicious sweet flavor of eggnog and smell of baked mince pies fresh out of the oven are simply irresistible! But irresistible they may be, they also wreak havoc on our teeth and gums!...

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Our Top 5 Teeth & Gum Friendly Foods

by Good Gums | Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021 | Happy Teeth, Healthy Practise, Teeth strengthening foods

Do you know why our ancestors had such impeccable oral health? It’s because they ate a completely raw, unrefined, highly nutritious, and sugar-free diet. Dental health professional, Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha, says that healthy eating not only boosts our immune system but also nourishes our...

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Do You Have A Magnesium Deficiency?

by Good Gums | Nov 20, 2020Nov 20, 2020 | Teeth strengthening foods, Vitamins and Minerals

Magnesium deficiency can link to teeth grinding, poor sleep, headaches, and many other conditions. Some common symptoms that dentists see in their patients on a regular basis include sleep difficulty, anxiety, stress, headaches, teeth grinding, and jaw pain. All these symptoms seem to fit into...

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What Summer Vegetable Balances the Gut AND Strengthens Your Teeth & Gums?

by Good Gums | Aug 31, 2020Aug 31, 2020 | Gut Health, Healing Power of Nature, Teeth strengthening foods

Asparagus! Asparagus is a scrumptious summer vegetable that provides amazing benefits for your gut and teeth and gums. Why? Because it’s an excellent source of inulin – a prebiotic fiber that helps you digest probiotics. We talk a lot about the importance of probiotics in...

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5 Collagen-Boosting Foods To Keep Your Teeth & Gums Strong

by Good Gums | Jul 20, 2020Jul 20, 2020 | Happy Teeth, Teeth strengthening foods, Vitamins and Minerals

Collagen is literally the substance that holds your body together. It’s the most abundant protein in the human body and is found in the tendons, skin, muscles, bones, and teeth. Collagen has become more widely known in recent years, especially in the beauty industry, because...

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Can Bone Broth Help Teeth and Gums Naturally?

by Good Gums | Aug 27, 2019Jan 04, 2021 | Teeth strengthening foods

Humans have been drinking bone broth for thousands of years. And with good reason. Bone broth is a mineral powerhouse packed full of crucial nutrients that provide some of the building blocks necessary to maintain healthy teeth, gums, and bones. A few important minerals include...

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Eating Cheese May Help to Prevent Cavities!

by Good Gums | Jul 12, 2019Aug 23, 2019 | Teeth strengthening foods

Cheese: an important ally for your teeth For all you cheese fanatics out there, you’re in luck! Many studies have shown that cheese does absolute wonders for your oral health! The high levels of calcium and phosphorus in cheese help to remineralize tooth enamel and...

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