You may not know this, but the pH of your mouth can actually affect how bright or dull your teeth appear. Foods and drinks that are acidic (like soda) will change the pH in your mouth, which leads to a duller appearance for teeth. However, there are plenty of foods and drinks that have a high pH level and will leave you with a brighter smile. In this blog post, we outline 10 foods and drinks that can help improve tooth enamel.

1. Coconut Water
Coconut water is best known for its delicious taste and hydrating properties. It also has the amazing ability to improve tooth enamel by balancing out pH levels. So next time you feel a cold coming on, enjoy a cup of coconut water to boost your immune system.
2. Kefir Milk
If you are looking for ways to brighten your smile, kefir milk should be added to your grocery list. This type of milk is high in calcium, potassium, enzymes, and probiotics which all help with whiter teeth by leaving them looking shinier. Instead of choosing plain milk at the store next time buy some kefir instead.
3. Broccoli
Broccoli is best known as a nutritious green vegetable that is best for your health, but it also has the ability to whiten teeth. The high pH level in broccoli will leave you with a brighter smile and prevent staining from occurring.
4. Strawberries
Everyone loves strawberries and their many uses, and now we can add whiter teeth to the list. Strawberries have an enzyme called malic acid which helps remove surface stains on your pearly whites. You can enjoy strawberries as a snack or even use them as a natural toothpaste replacement.
5. Bananas
Bananas aren't just good for eating—they're great for improving the shine of your pearly whites. All you need to do is mash up half of the banana into a paste and apply it to your teeth for 10 minutes before rinsing it off.
6. Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is best known as a sweetener to add to breakfast or desserts, but it can also be used in a more unique way that is teeth whitening. The high pH level in maple syrup ensures that your enamel has no stains and shines brightly like the sun.
7. Ginger
Do you have morning sickness? If so, ginger is best known to help relieve nausea symptoms associated with pregnancy which is great if you are currently expecting it. Did you know that ginger helps whiten teeth as well? If you want to whiten with ginger, chew on some raw parsley and then brush your teeth with a paste of ginger and water.
8. Yogurt
If you're looking for a great way to make your pearly whites shine without using harsh chemicals, yogurt is best known for its ability to brighten your smile. The phosphoric acid in yogurt helps remove stains from teeth and will leave them looking like they've been cleaned professionally at a dental clinic.
9. Raw Honey
Raw honey has many uses other than being used as a natural sweetener so next time be sure to pick up some raw honey instead of the processed 'honey' found at grocery stores. Raw honey is best known for its antibacterial properties which work best for oral health. The best way to enjoy raw honey is to simply eat it or make a paste with some water and use it as a natural toothpaste.
10. Apples
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. This old saying still holds true today. Apples are best known to help keep your heart healthy, but did you know they are also best known to whiten teeth? They help by removing surface stains caused by foods that you ate.
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