Eating leafy greens, like kale and spinach, is not only healthy for your body but can also help you have a healthy mouth. We all know that we should avoid sweet and sticky foods that can do damage to our teeth, but there are some foods, like leafy greens, that you should include in your diet to make sure your mouth stays healthy.

Our dentist, Dr. Bob Johnson, can help you know which foods to include in your diet. Additionally, our team at Horizon Dental Care in Grand Junction, Colorado, is excited to share with you the basics about how leafy greens should be a staple in your diet to help keep your oral health its best.

Leafy greens make most lists for foods that you should include in your diet. Not only are leafy greens helpful for your body, but they can also promote your oral health. They contain calcium which can help build your teeth’s enamel which helps protect and strengthen your teeth. Leafy greens also contain folic acid, which can potentially help treat gum disease.

If you are having trouble with putting leafy greens into your diet, try adding them to foods that are already in your diet, or combining them with other foods. You can try putting kale or baby spinach on your next pizza.

Call us at 970-245-3633 and set up your next appointment with us. We can help you know more about which foods you should include in your diet to best help your oral health.