When it comes to our teeth, most of us could do a little more.

Heck, the majority of us could say that about anything when it comes to health. But, teeth are often a primary source of neglect, sometimes due to our dislike for dentists, but sometimes due to laziness.

How often do you try to forget about them between those annual checks? Most of us ignore niggles, stains, and swellings far more than we should. 

In truth, though, this ignorance is the main reason those dentist visits are such a source of anxiety. It’s possible that seeing the dentist wouldn’t be a trauma at all if we looked after things properly in our mouth inbetween appointments.

We’d be our dentist’s favourite patient, and face no work to speak of. Bliss!

The good news is, it’s never too late to get into this habit. If you improve your oral care routine now, your dentist appointments could be a breeze.

Even better, many of these dental improvements are often simpler than we think.

Brushing better is always a goal to aim for, of course. And making sure we always do it twice a day... no being too tired as an excuse for skipping a brush before bed!

It’s also worth cutting out bad habits.  But we know that already... replacing smoking with the latest e-liquid alternatives and swapping the wine for something a little less damaging.

But what else can we do to improve our teeth and oral hygiene?

There are actually some foods you might already have in your kitchen cupboards that are great for teeth and your overall dental health!

Read on for three foods that are great for your teeth!

3 good foods for teeth:

1. Coconut oil

It’s everywhere at the moment, and it should be in your mouth too apparently. Oil pulling has been around for centuries and is even described in some ancient Indian texts.

Yet, it’s made a significant reemergence recently, with the world going wild for coconut oil pulling.

In this practice, you melt a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth and swirl it around for 5-20 minutes.

Then, you spit it out, rinse, and brush.

Doing this once a day is thought to have many benefits for gum and tooth health, as well as helping to whiten your gnashers.

Bear in mind that it’s crucial to brush straight after. The main reason this works is that oil draws out harmful bacteria. You don’t want those crawling around in your mouth for too long afterward!

2. Green tea

Green tea is also worth a mention here.

It’s good for us in every way, so is it any surprise that it can help our teeth, too?

Mainly, green tea can have a positive impact on periodontal health. This is thought to be due to catechin, which can reduce inflammation in the body.

Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammation. So, it makes sense that those who drink green tea on a regular basis are less susceptible.

3. Apple cider vinegar

While not quite as stylish as coconut oil, apple cider vinegar is another thing which seems to appear often. And, rubbing small amounts on your teeth can act as a natural whitener, as well as cleansing your teeth and gums.

Bear in mind, though, that apple cider vinegar is incredibly acidic. We all know that acid and teeth aren’t a good mix, so much like with coconut oil, make sure to rinse your teeth with lots of water and then clean thoroughly after this practice!

Final word

Who knew!

There are several foods that most of us already have in our cupboards that can improve our dental health!

Here are even more awesome foods for strong teeth!