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Best Summer Fruits for A Healthy Smile
Not all fruits are considered great for your teeth due to the natural sugars they contain, but eaten as part of a healthy diet and followed up by a good oral hygiene routine, they can help your smile. During these summer months, many people want to be able to enjoy the seasonal fruits that come into our local markets a bit more. Here are some of the best fruits to include in your diet, or to put into your next fruit bowl for a party, that will still keep your teeth looking great.
Great Summer Fruits to Indulge In
Strawberries not only give your teeth a nice dose of Vitamin C, but they also naturally help to remove the stubborn surface stains on your teeth. The more you chew on them, without sugar, the more benefits your mouth gets out of the deal. If you want to boost the power of your friend, the strawberry, then smash your fruit down to a pulp and combine it with a little baking soda. This will help brighten your teeth naturally, and not taste like medicine!
Bananas are natural tooth whiteners, too. Not only do you not have to worry about a banana sticking to your teeth, but you can also use the inside of the peel to boost the vitamins and minerals your teeth can absorb. Push the inside of the peel against your teeth for about two minutes each time you eat a banana, and your teeth will naturally be able to absorb the manganese, potassium, and magnesium that it provides.
The Vitamin C boost you get when you eat watermelon makes this fruit even more luxurious. You get a gentle cleaning when you eat the watermelon, plus, your teeth and gums get an anti-oxidant wash that helps to decrease your chances of suffering from gum disease. On top of that, watermelon is also known to help boost your immune system!
Cooper Family Dentistry Still Needs to See You This Summer
Just because it’s time for the kids to be out of school for the summer, or family barbecues, doesn’t mean you can skip your regular cleaning with us. Contact us today and let us take a few minutes to help keep your teeth healthy, and your mouth will thank you for it. Plus, then you can go to all of those summertime festivities with a bright, white, beautiful smile.
Dr. Jordan Cooper is from Jacksonville, AR. His father is Dr. James Cooper, a Jonesboro, AR native and practicing dentist of 39 years and his mother, Tracy Cooper, is a dental hygienist from Little Rock. Dr. Cooper graduated high school from Central Arkansas Christian, after which he entered at the University of Arkansas as a Chancellor’s Scholar in 1998.
Dr. David Cole is a graduate from the University of Arkansas, receiving his degree in 2016, and is a huge Razorback fan! He then went to dental school at the University of Tennessee where he received his D.D.S. in 2021. He looks forward to getting to know the Central Arkansas area, and serving his community!
Dr. Rasmussen is a Hot Springs native who graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2017 (Go Bears). After receiving his D.D.S from The University of Tennessee in 2021, he is looking forward to serving the central Arkansas community and the wonderful people who live here.
Dr. James Cooper was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He studied at the University of New Mexico and graduated from dental school from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. After 2 years of dental experience with the Army, Dr. Cooper moved to Jacksonville in 1973 to practice dentistry.