Say Cheese! The Best Foods to Eat for Stronger, Whiter Teeth

Apples

Food can be categorized as “smile-challenging” or “smile-friendly” explains Jonathan Levine, DMD. Smile-challenging foods are acidic and lower the pH level in your mouth, threatening your teeth with too much acidity; whereas smile-friendly are alkaline foods that raise the pH level in your mouth to a healthier level for your teeth. (These are the best hygiene tips for healthy, white teeth.) Apples are a great alkaline fruit, says Dr. Levine. Not only do they raise your mouth’s pH, but apples also act as “a natural exfoliate to take stains off the teeth,” says Dr. Levine. Read more about the many health benefits of apples.