Natural Cavity Prevention: Tips & Methods for Healthy Teeth

We all know that brushing, flossing, and rinsing with a mouthwash should help prevent cavities. If you want to do more - there are some excellent natural methods than can also help keep your teeth healthy and avoid cavity formation.

Things You'll Need

• Green Tea
• Fresh Cranberries
• Apples
• Aged Cheeses

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Instructions

• 1

  Drink green tea - it's a natural source of fluoride, and is known to prevent plaque and cavity formation. According to some studies, it might even inhibit the growth of some bacteria that cause bad breath.

• 2

  Eat fresh cranberries - they have some compounds that prevent bacteria from sticking to your teeth and gums, and thus can help avoid cavities.

• 3

  Eat apples - they increase saliva flow and wash away sugars from your teeth, which helps to reduce bacteria build up. Therefore it's an especially good idea to eat an apple after a meal, if you can't brush your teeth right away.

• 4

  Eat aged cheeses, like gouda, cheddar, provolone, and others - they have high levels of calcium and phosphorus, and can help strengthen the teeth, which in turn helps avoid cavities.