Foods that Naturally Whiten Your Teeth

Want to get your pearly whites even whiter without using harsh products?  Eat more of these foods.

Want to get your pearly whites even whiter without using harsh products?  Here are some foods that can help whiten your teeth naturally and more affordably.  Stock up on strawberries and watermelon!  Both fruits contain malic acid, which can help with whitening.  It’s a natural bleaching agent that also increases saliva production if you have a dry mouth, which can help prevent discoloration as well.    Another option is celery! the vegetable is a great source of fiber as well as Vitamins C and A.  Plus, the texture of it can help scrape particles and bacteria off your teeth. Celery along with cucumber are mostly water, providing a rinse for our teeth when we chew on them.   Sugar-free gum is helpful as well, one dentist calls it a great alternative to floss while on the go.  The sugar free brands promote saliva flow, which helps prevent plaque buildup and decaying of your teeth.    And finally, dairy products like cheese, yogurt, and milk provide calcium and phosphates that strengthen enamel and potentially reduce surface stains.   Lactic acid, in things like cottage cheese, sour cream, and Greek yogurt helps protect tooth enamel as well.