Food for Good Dental Health

Apart from the general body health, dental health is equally important. You might have a very good and healthy body, but what if your teeth are not healthy or your dental hygiene is poor? It can result in a big flaw in your overall personality as well result in lower self-esteem too. You cannot change the shape, size or number of your teeth as it depends upon various genetic as well as environmental factors, but you can definitely keep them healthy, strong and shining by adopting a good dental diet. Now, what exactly a dental diet should contain? Read on to know what you should consume, and what you should avoid.
Consume plenty of the following:

-Calcium-rich food stuffs, such as low-fat milk, cheese, and yogurt.

-Fresh fruits and vegetables for obtaining vitamin A and C, and for chewing in order to promote health of your gums.
-Tea should be consumed (though in limited amounts for other health reasons) as it is a good source of fluoride.
Limit intake of the following:

-Dried fruits and other sticky foods should be avoided as they tend to lodge between teeth.
Avoid the following altogether if possible:

-Consumption of excessive sweet drinks and snacks.
-Steady/continuous sipping of acidic drinks (such as sodas, soft drinks) for prolonged periods.