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Yogurt for a Beautiful Smile
Published Mar 31, 2008
You brush, you floss, you rinse, you spit -- all for the sake of your pearly whites. But do you eat yogurt?
Might want to consider it. Research shows that yogurt eaters are less likely to suffer from gum disease and tooth loss.
It only took a couple of ounces of yogurt daily for people's mouths to benefit. Researchers speculate that there's something about the healthy bacteria in yogurt that helps protect teeth and gums. They may help balance out the bad bacteria in your mouth, just the way they do in your gut.
Some additional off-the-beaten-path ways to protect your
choppers . . .
Skip sodas -- the diet kind, too.
Drink tart juice -- it can help thwart decay.
Consider chewing gum with vitamin C in it.
Buy yourself a pack of straws.
Don't be an overachiever when you brush your teeth.
For more information, visit www.RealAge.com.
Source: www.RealAge.com
