Eat More Pumpkin!
Pumpkin is always everywhere you look this season! But did you know that pumpkin is good for your oral health? Filled with essential nutrients, try to incorporate more pumpkin into your diet this season and not just in a Pumpkin Spice Latte!
So why is pumpkin so popular? Well, for starters, it tastes amazing! You can get your fix of pumpkin by blending it into a smoothie, roasting the seeds for a healthy snack, or simply bake it! Now, let’s take a closer look at how pumpkin benefits your oral health:
Vitamin A: Pumpkin is packed with vitamin A. This nutrient helps with the flow of saliva and tissue healing. Saliva helps keep your mouth moist and flushes away harmful bacteria. Pumpkin is especially good for people who have dry mouth syndrome.
Zinc: Zinc is a very powerful nutrient. It helps prevent plaque, heals wounds and strengthens your bones. Because of these properties, zinc plays an important role in treating gum bleeding and disease.
Vitamin C: This vitamin helps fight off infection, inflammation, and builds your immunity. Vitamin C is important to your oral health because it helps fight off harmful bacteria that could lead to tooth decay and gum issues.
Magnesium: Calcium and magnesium work together to help fight cavities! Without magnesium, your enamel would weaken and would be unable to fully protect your teeth against decay.
Iron: Pumpkin is loaded with iron, which helps prevent anemia. Anemia is a condition where a person does not have enough healthy blood cells. Additionally, iron promotes good gum and tongue health.
It is important to maintain your oral health. Pumpkin is a great source of vitamins and mineral which will help keep your teeth, bones, and gums healthy!
If you have any questions about your oral health, please call us at 973-244-2424 or request an appointment with us at NJLCD.com. Let’s see those fall smiles shine!