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5 Fortifying Foods for Your Teeth

Eating right can help you fend off plaque, periodontal disease, and gingivitis. Keep your gums healthy and your teeth strong with these five fortifying foods.

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Wild Salmon
Fatty fish like salmon and Atlantic mackerel are one of the few good food sources of vitamin D. Vitamin D is critical for oral health since it allows your body to absorb and use calcium, a nutrient that protects your teeth and gums from disease. The vitamin D found in salmon makes it easier for your teeth and bones to get the full power of calcium from the foods you're eating.

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