{"id":2395,"date":"2016-03-23T05:41:41","date_gmt":"2016-03-23T05:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/?p=2395"},"modified":"2016-03-23T05:41:41","modified_gmt":"2016-03-23T05:41:41","slug":"dentist-greenville-sc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/dentist-greenville-sc\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Ayers\u2019 Favorite Foods for Healthy Teeth, Dentist Greenville SC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Dr. Ayers<\/strong><strong>\u2019 Favorite Foods for Healthy Teeth, Dentist Greenville SC<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In honor of <strong>National Nutrition Month<\/strong>, Dr. Ayers, your favorite dentist Greenville SC would like to share a few of our favorite healthy staples:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Apples and Pears: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Crisp apples effectively \u201cscrub\u201d away plaque and can also freshen breath. Raw pears neutralize acids in your mouth.<\/p>\n<p><em>Try this: <\/em>Slice apples and bring them with you to work to enjoy as a healthy, tooth-cleaning mid-afternoon snack!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Carrots and Celery:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Loaded with fibrous strands, celery is basically \u201cnature\u2019s floss.\u201d Crunchy carrots are natural tooth-scrubbers!<\/p>\n<p><em>Try this: <\/em>Keep a baggie of carrots and celery slices with you in the car for a quick and easy on-the-go snack!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cheese and Yogurt: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products are a satisfying source of enamel-strengthening calcium. They can even help replace minerals in your teeth!<\/p>\n<p><em>Try this: <\/em>Add low-fat yogurt to your morning smoothie for a punch of tooth-strengthening calcium!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2398 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_6700-1.jpg\" alt=\"dentist greenville sc\" width=\"2448\" height=\"3264\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2398 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/IMG_6700-1.jpg\" alt=\"dentist greenville sc\" width=\"2448\" height=\"3264\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Leafy Greens: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Spinach, kale, and other leafy greens scrub debris off your teeth as you chew them.<\/p>\n<p><em>Try this: <\/em>Create a delicious spinach or kale salad with your favorite veggies, lean protein, and a flavorful vinaigrette for a satisfying work lunch!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Strawberries: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Strawberries are a low-calorie, tasty source of malic acid, a natural whitening agent.<\/p>\n<p><em>Try this: <\/em>Enjoy strawberries any time of the day &#8211; on your morning oatmeal, in a summer salad, or as a delicious dessert!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sugar-Free Gum:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Sugar-free gum stimulates saliva production, washing away acids produced by bacteria.<\/p>\n<p><em>Try this: <\/em>Keep a pack of sugar-free gum in your car, purse, or work desk so you can chew it when you don\u2019t have the opportunity to brush after a meal.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Water: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Drinking plenty of water daily has many health benefits. Drinking a glass of water after meals flushes excess sugar and debris off of your teeth.<\/p>\n<p><em>Try this: <\/em>Add strawberries, mint, and cucumbers to your water for a natural, refreshing flavor boost!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2396 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/16032-Blog-Infographic-Nutrition-Month.png\" alt=\"dentist greenville sc\" width=\"800\" height=\"986\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2396 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/progrin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/16032-Blog-Infographic-Nutrition-Month.png\" alt=\"dentist greenville sc\" width=\"800\" height=\"986\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Clean eating is good for your overall health, waistline, AND your teeth! Dr. Ayers, the most experienced dentist Greenville SC, has a plethora of knowledge on the care and keeping of teeth and the appropriate diet to consume for your age.<\/p>\n<p>Check out more healthy recipes for National Nutrition Month on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/progrindds\/delicious-recipes\/\">Pinterest board<\/a>. Also, if you haven&#8217;t checked out our <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/b\/101171625738580087222\/101171625738580087222\/posts\">Google+ <\/a>Page, we are excited about our great reviews from our patients!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Comment below with a link to your favorite healthy recipe &#8211; we\u2019d love to try it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Ayers\u2019 Favorite Foods for Healthy Teeth, Dentist Greenville SC In honor of National Nutrition Month, Dr. Ayers, your favorite dentist Greenville SC would like to share a few of our favorite healthy staples: Apples and Pears: Crisp apples effectively \u201cscrub\u201d away plaque and can also freshen breath. Raw pears neutralize acids in your mouth. 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