As is well known, a good diet is essential to protect every aspect of the human body and dental health is no exception, as there are a number of foods that, in addition to providing other benefits to the body, help to remove tartar from the teeth. and to reduce bacterial plaque. But what is tartar?
“Dental tartar is the result of a bacterial accumulation in our oral cavity. Not only does it threaten the aesthetics of our mouth, but its formation can be the cause of different oral conditions, ”says the Clínica Ferrus y Bratos website.
The main recommendation of health professionals to avoid tartar on the teeth and reduce bacterial plaque, which can also cause bad breath in people, is to maintain good oral hygiene practices.
Brushing your teeth regularly, using an implement such as dental floss, drinking plenty of water, using fluoride toothpaste, among others, are the fundamental tips to prevent dental tartar and bacterial plaque.
In the same way, it is appropriate to mention that there are two types of tartar. The first of these is supragingival tartar, whose presence is limited to the surface of the teeth and the gums themselves, and the second is subgingival tartar, which occurs when it accumulates below the gum line itself, generating periodontal pockets.
When a person has too much accumulated dental tartar, they must urgently go to the dentist to be treated. Likewise, with the authorization of this professional, there are some foods that eliminate tartar and reduce bacterial plaque. According to the portal Gastrolab, these are:
2. Vegetables. Just like fruits, vegetables have a lot of fiber and this makes them more difficult to chew and bite, which helps strengthen the gums and thus remove some accumulated tartar. In this line, broccoli or carrots are some of the vegetables most recommended by specialists.
3. Juices or juices. “Juices are usually made with acidic fruits, and this acid, although it does not normally help to eliminate tartar, does eliminate food remains, which are partly responsible for this not going to more. The problem with juices is that if they are consumed too much, given their sugar levels, it could damage our enamel.”
4. Some specific fruits, strawberries. The strawberry deserves a separate chapter because it contains Xylitol. What Xylitol does is attack the bacteria that are responsible for forming these stones on the teeth, therefore, it is a perfect ally to fight against the formation of tartar.
5. Seeds. “Like sesame, quinoa or chia. The seeds are introduced through the gums and between our teeth, and that friction, in the case of tartar, causes pieces of tartar to break off and be removed. But it also has the counterpart that our gums can be damaged when entering between them ”, concludes the site.
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