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What foods you eat can directly affect your teeth in either a positive or negative way. Foods and drinks that you should avoid are those that are high in sugar like candies, pies, cakes, cookies, sodas, juices, and gum. These have loads of sugar that is a fuel source for bacteria, and frequent snacking or sipping leads to increased exposure. However, there are lots of things that you can eat and drink that will help keep your teeth healthy. Water, unsweetened tea, and milk are better choices for drinks during the day, and foods like meats, cheese, and nuts help keep teeth healthy. Find out more about what you should eat and not eat to keep your teeth healthy.
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Nutrition and Teeth
Snacking can lead to tooth decay. WebMD offers tips for stocking your pantry and fridge with dental-friendly foods.
Nutrition and Your Child's Teeth
What your child eats affects his or her teeth. Keep your child's teeth in tip-top shape with these tips.
Tips for Keeping Teeth White
You worked hard to get your teeth white. Here are some tips to help maintain your bright smile.
Tooth Enamel: Erosion and Restoration
What does tooth enamel do? WebMD explains what tooth enamel is, what causes it to erode, how to prevent enamel loss, and how to treat it.
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Healthy Teeth Hints
Don't believe everything you hear about what is good or bad for your pearly whites.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Teeth
You use your teeth to talk, chew, and smile. But here are some other "teeth facts" you probably didn’t know about your pearly whites.
Foods and Habits That Stain Your Teeth
Want to keep your teeth white? Check this list of foods and beverages that stain teeth.
Bad Breath: Good and Bad Foods
A list of foods that can worsen or improve bad breath.
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Best Foods for Your Teeth
Which foods are best for your teeth?
Worst Foods for Your Teeth
When it comes to tooth decay and injury some foods are worse than others.
Ask the Dentist: Eating & Your Teeth
Expert discusses how food impacts dental health.
Best Foods for Your Teeth
Which foods are best for your teeth?
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What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
See how diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and more health problems are related to gum disease and oral health.
Oral Health -- Top Tips for Beautiful Teeth and Gums
See ways to keep your smile bright and gums healthy. Get simple eating, flossing, and brushing tips for white teeth.
Tooth Discoloration: Foods That Stain Your Teeth
Want to keep your teeth white? See the food and drinks -- like coffee, tea, and berries -- that stain teeth, so you can avoid tooth discoloration.
19 Habits That Wreck Your Teeth
Don't let bad habits steal a beautiful smile. Learn about these top teeth-wrecking culprits, as well as tips to protect your teeth and gums.
WebMD Answers
How does what I eat affect my breath?
As foods with strong odors are digested and carried throughout your body, these odors also reach your lungs and can be given off in your breath.
Are hard candies, like Jordan almonds, or sticky ones, such as salt water taffy, bad for your teeth?
The hardness and stickiness can break teeth, loosen fillings, and yank out crowns. Plus, candy creates a breeding ground for bacteria.