Foods that clean and whiten teeth

1.Apple: apple cleans and clears teeth and also prevents bad mouth odor. The fibers contained in apple act like toothbrush and clean food stuck in the gums. Its acidity also makes it ideal to kill bacteria.

2.Carrot: just like apple, carrots are rich in fiber that clean out the food stuck in gums. They also promote saliva production. The vitamin B contained in carrots fights gum disease.

3.Celery: the extra effort needed to chew this vegetable promotes saliva production which in turn maintains healthy gums.

4.Cheese: dairy products like cheese are contain high amounts of calcium and small amounts of carbohydrates which are ideal in rebuilding and strengthening the tooth enamel and protecting from gum disease.

5.Green tea: green tea contains nutrients that fight bacteria which produce plaque on the teeth. It also contains antioxidants. The amount of caffeine contained in green tea makes it more preferable than coffee and tea.

6.Peanuts and similar seeds: chewing on peanuts, almond and sesame seeds removes food stuck in gums and are is ideal for maintaining healthy gums.

7.Strawberry: strawberry contains special enzymes that clean the teeth.