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Are strawberries healthier then advertised? The delicious
fruit is packed with a lot of vitamin C, which ultimately leads to a healthier
heart, healthy gums and whiter teeth.
These red berries are super healthy, only eating a one cup
serving of sliced strawberries gives you 163% of your daily dose vitamin C, and
almost 12% of your daily fiber! Most importantly, strawberries have the
vitamins to keep your mouth healthy.
Researchers believe that strawberries contain polyphenols,
which are “antioxidants that assist in reversing problems caused by oxidative
stress.” This substance limits the breakdown of starches, which leads to the
reduction of plaque on your teeth.
The two ingredients that help teeth become naturally whiter
are vitamin C and the astringent, both provided in strawberries. Studies have
shown that the vitamin C helps clean the plaque away and the astringent cleans
the surfacing stains of the tooth.
With that information being said, do you think scrubbing
your teeth with strawberries will help whiten them? The answer is no, because
the acidic juices in strawberries can damage tooth enamel.
For more information on what to eat to keep your teeth
healthy, visit us at Pediatric
Dentistry of Garden City.
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