Clean Your Teeth with Detergent Foods in Mill Creek

detergent foods Mill CreekEating doesn’t always make your teeth dirtier. In fact, some foods actually make them cleaner. In family dental circles, we refer to these edibles as detergent foods. We’ll list some of these foods for you to add to your daily diet in Mill Creek.

Eat More of These Detergent Foods

Here’s a short list to consider:

  • Apples
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Cucumbers
  • Pears
  • Popcorn (minus the salt, cheese, butter, and other flavoring)
  • Cheese (and other unsweetened dairy products)
  • Unsweetened dark chocolate

As you can see, most of the foods on the list are of the firm and crunchy type. They act like bristles that scrub your teeth while you’re chewing. We also listed dairy because it contains bone-strengthening calcium. In addition, dairy neutralizes acidic buildup that occurs in the mouth after eating sugar, grains, and processed foods.

As for dark chocolate, cocoa contains an antioxidant known as tannin, which gives the chocolate its dark pigment. Tannin also provides a coating that prevents bacteria from clinging to the teeth. Dark Chocolate, however, is also a teeth stainer. Our cosmetic dentists recommend no more than one serving a day.

When to Eat Detergent Foods

Timing is important. We recommend eating these foods last with every meal. This is especially the case if you don’t have access to a toothbrush.

These selections also make great midday snacks or additions to a child’s school lunch. Consider adding string cheese, apple slices, and a bite-size dark chocolate bar in your kid’s lunch pail.

Healthy Teeth Start at the Lunch Table

Healthy dental hygiene is a three-step process: Eating healthfully, brushing daily and visiting the dentist. People neglect the third step all too often. Please stop by Mukilteo Dental Arts for a checkup from our oral surgeons. At home, make a habit of eating at least one serving of detergent food with every meal. Contact us today for an appointment.

Detergent Foods for Children and Adults in Mill Creek

General family dentistry for Mukilteo, Everett, Lynnwood, Edmonds & Mill Creek


Posted on September 11, 2020 | Published by Ignite Local | Related Local Business