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Prevention

Best & Worst Foods
for Your Teeth

What you eat and drink has a direct effect on your teeth. A few simple choices help protect your smile between dental visits.

Eating for a healthy smile

Teeth-friendly foods include cheese and dairy, crunchy vegetables and fruit, nuts, and plenty of water โ€” they help neutralise acids, stimulate saliva and provide minerals that strengthen enamel. Saliva is your natural defence, so staying hydrated matters.

The main culprits behind decay are sugary and acidic foods and drinks โ€” sweets, sodas, fruit juices and frequent snacking โ€” which feed the bacteria that erode enamel. It's not just how much, but how often: constant sipping and snacking keeps teeth under acid attack all day.

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Foods for Healthy Teeth โ€” your questions answered

What drinks are worst for teeth?
Sugary and acidic drinks like soda, energy drinks and fruit juices are among the worst, especially when sipped throughout the day. Water is the best choice for your teeth.
Does cheese really help teeth?
Yes โ€” cheese and dairy help neutralise acids and provide calcium, supporting stronger enamel. They make a tooth-friendly snack.
Is it sugar amount or frequency that matters?
Both, but frequency is key โ€” constant snacking and sipping keeps teeth under repeated acid attack. Keeping sugar to mealtimes is gentler on teeth.
What should I eat for healthy teeth?
Plenty of water, dairy, crunchy vegetables and fruit, and nuts โ€” and limit sugary, acidic foods and frequent snacking between meals.
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