Getting braces comes with some changes to your lifestyle, oral hygiene routine, and diet. When it comes to the latter, patients often just chalk it up to avoiding sticky, hard, and crunchy foods. In reality, there’s a bit more to it! To keep your teeth happy and healthy, it’s essential that you incorporate the following vitamins into your diet.
Iron
Gum and inflammation and mouth sores are common with traditional braces. The good news is there is a mineral that can help prevent both: iron. In addition to aiding your immune system, it helps keep your teeth nice and strong. So, make sure to incorporate dark chocolate, cooked spinach, soybeans, and lentils into your diet. They are loaded with nutrients and braces-friendly!
Calcium
Calcium helps your bones and your teeth! Since your teeth need to be strong and healthy to undergo orthodontic treatment, it’s of the utmost importance that you incorporate calcium into your diet before, during, and after your time with braces. Some delicious, braces-friendly, and calcium-rich foods include cheese, yogurt, milk, leafy greens, and beans.
Vitamin D
Now that you know all about the benefits of calcium, it’s important to discuss vitamin D. After all, it helps your body consume it effectively! Plus, low levels of vitamin D can result in an unpleasant condition called burning mouth syndrome. One of the best ways to get a healthy dose of vitamin D is by going outside on a sunny day, but you can also find it in egg yolks, cheese, yogurt, and milk.
Magnesium
Magnesium is essential for two reasons: it plays a role in the healthy formation of your gum tissue and jaw! That’s why it’s so important to incorporate this vitamin into your daily diet. With this in mind, try adding bananas, fish, leafy greens, and whole grains to your plate.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A offers several benefits, from increasing saliva flow and maintaining healthy mouth tissue to supporting bone health. As a result, a healthy amount of vitamin A is vital to moving your teeth without damaging your jaw. Plus, there is more good news: there are lots of delicious foods that are filled with vitamin A, like eggs, spinach, melons, sweet potatoes, and orange fruits.
Remember, the foods you eat directly impact your oral health. So, do your best to incorporate the above vitamins into your diet!
About the Practice
Our team at Super Braces wants your smile to be as healthy as it is beautiful. So, we’re happy to share all of our tips and tricks on how to keep your teeth nice and strong throughout your orthodontic treatment. So, if you have a question about what you should eat with braces or you want to schedule an appointment with our team, don’t hesitate to visit our website or call (508) 909-6719.