22 Apr Plant Your Garden Today for Healthier Teeth Tomorrow
Most of the food that is good for your teeth can be grown in your own backyard. As winter comes to an end and warmer weather springs upon us, start getting ready to plant your garden. First, figure out what kind of seeds you want to plant. Home and garden stores sell a wide variety […] The post Plant Your Garden Today for Healthier Teeth Tomorrow appeared first on Medical Arts Dental.
Most of the food that is good for your teeth can be grown in your own backyard. As winter comes to an end and warmer weather springs upon us, start getting ready to plant your garden.
First, figure out what kind of seeds you want to plant. Home and garden stores sell a wide variety of seeds and will most likely have what you are looking to plant. Sometime before planting the seeds, it’s a good idea to start saving a few containers for seedlings. By starting the seed in a plastic container, you can start the plant indoors and protect it from pests. Almanac.com provides a detailed step-by-step guide for planting seedlings.
When choosing your fruits and veggies, think about these superfoods:
Strawberries give your teeth astringent and vitamin C, which help whiten teeth.
Cucumbers are good for both the gums and teeth and are an excellent source of fiber.
Carrots not only provide Vitamin A, but they can also remove stains from your teeth. Tooth enamel needs Vitamin A to stay clean and healthy.
Parsley has been known as a natural breath-freshener. It’s also known for its anti-bacterial powers that kill bacteria in your mouth and helps prevent tooth decay.
Celery is what is called an “abrasive” food, which sounds scary, but means it has a high fiber content. Celery protects your teeth by cleaning the surface or your enamel. It also has a high chewing time, which promotes saliva secretion to maintain a healthy pH level in your mouth.
Second, go out into your garden and create a plan of where each plant will be placed. Always keep in mind that some plants like different settings. Some plants like the sun, others like the shade, and some like dry soil. Plan now and save yourself a headache when the time comes to dig up the dirt.
Third, remove those grubby weeds out of your garden. Use a mulcher to loosen up the dirt. Then, rake the weeds or pull them out, if necessary – either way, the weeds must go. Weeds take vital nutrients from your plants and they look ugly, too. If you use a weed deterring product (like Preen), read the instructions carefully . Some products won’t allow any seeds to develop – including your veggies. This will work fine if you have starter plants, but seedlings won’t make it out of the ground.
Finally, when the weather is perfect and the soil in your garden is ready, plant your seeds. If you started the seeds in plastic containers, dig a hole slightly bigger than the clump of roots and dirt and insert the plant. Fill in the remaining space with fresh dirt and lightly pound the soil until firm. If you are starting fresh with new seeds, read this article for the best practices and precautions for planting the perfect seeds.
In addition to eating well, regular dental check-ups help prevent unwanted tooth complications later in life. Learn about the importance of check-ups here and read about the new technologies available for healthier teeth.