{"id":77,"date":"2012-07-16T21:20:15","date_gmt":"2012-07-16T21:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilesbygeorge.com\/smiles-by-george\/?p=77"},"modified":"2012-07-16T21:24:26","modified_gmt":"2012-07-16T21:24:26","slug":"tooth-whitening-in-your-refrigerator-10-foods-to-give-you-a-brighter-healthier-smile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smilesbygeorge.com\/smiles-by-george\/tooth-whitening-in-your-refrigerator-10-foods-to-give-you-a-brighter-healthier-smile\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooth Whitening in your Refrigerator! 10 Foods to give you a brighter, healthier smile."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smilesbygeorge.com\/smiles-by-george\/2012\/07\/16\/tooth-whitening-in-your-refrigerator-10-foods-to-give-you-a-brighter-healthier-smile\/tooth-whitening-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-81\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81\" title=\"tooth-whitening\" src=\"http:\/\/www.smilesbygeorge.com\/smiles-by-george\/wp-content\/uploads\/tooth-whitening1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a>According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, certain foods naturally cleanse, brighten, and defend against bacteria that can harm your teeth and gums.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The following 10 foods were recommended by the academy for a healthy, brighter smile.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pineapples can help whiten teeth. Pineapples contain an enzyme called bromelain, which acts as a natural stain remover. Bromelain also helps break up plaque.<\/li>\n<li>Ginger can protect against periodontal disease, an inflammatory process that causes the loss of bone and supportive connective tissue in your mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Carrots contain vitamin A, which is needed for healthy tooth enamel. Eating them raw stimulates saliva, your mouth\u2019s natural cleanser.<\/li>\n<li>Basil is a natural antibiotic that reduces bacteria in the mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Cheese is rich in protein, calcium, and phosphorus, all of which help reduce acid in your mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Sesame seeds help \u201cscrub\u201d away the plaque on your teeth. Chewing nuts can also provide this coarse, scrubbing action. Sesame seeds also contain bone and teeth-strengthening calcium.<\/li>\n<li>Shiitake mushrooms contain a compound called lentinan, which inhibits bacteria from growing in your mouth.<\/li>\n<li>Onions contain the sulfur compounds, thiosulfinates and thiosulfonates, which reduce bacteria that cause tooth decay. Eating them raw is a must as cooking will destroy these tooth-friendly compounds.<\/li>\n<li>Salmon not only provides calcium but also vitamin D, another nutrient needed for healthy bones and teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Broccoli contains iron, which helps form an acid-resistant film or barrier that can protect the enamel of your teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on tooth whitening other ways to brighten your smile, contact the leading expert in cosmetic dentistry Dr. George Kirtley of Indianapolis, IN 317-841-1111 or visit his website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smilesbygeorge.com\">www.smilesbygeorge.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, certain foods naturally cleanse, brighten, and defend against bacteria that can harm your teeth and gums. &nbsp; The following 10 foods were recommended by the academy for a healthy, brighter smile. Pineapples can help whiten teeth. 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