Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Summer advice from Miami Beach Dentist, Dr. Mereos, ...Eat Berries for a Healthy Smile

Summer advice from Miami Beach Dentist, Dr. Mereos

Miami dentistMiami Beach is known for hot summers! Many people love summer. I know I do. It is the hottest season and is marked by the longest day of the year, plenty of sunshine, vacation time and fireflies. But did you know that summer is also the time of year to enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables that are in peak season and can actually boost your dental health. According to Miami dentist, Dr. Mereos, summer is the perfect season for eating great food full of vitamins and nutrients that are perfect for promoting dental health. Berries are great….add them to your diet and boost your dental health.
Berries

Berries are small, edible fruits and there are a variety of the foods that are great for your teeth and dental health. Tomatoes, cranberries and grapes all fall into this category and are typically abundant and affordable year round (plus they are all excellent choices for boosting dental health and general well being). However, come summer, individuals have the ability to gorge on fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries and reap the nutritional benefits linked with some of summers best fruit.

Strawberries are by far the most popular healthy seasonal berry; the fruit accounted for 55 percent of all berry sales in 2011 and for good reason (http://www.statista.com/statistics/191512/fresh-berry-category-share-in-2011/). Ripe, juicy, red strawberries are the perfect snack food for self proclaimed 'sugar addicts' as the perfect berry will taste better than any candy out there, minus the risks and with vitamins and minerals essential for fueling the human body.

One cup of strawberries is delivers a variety of nutrition including magnesium, folate and potassium. A full cup of the summer food also delivers a bit of calcium and over 100 mg of vitamin C; both nutrients are vital to dental health.
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Berries are full of vitamin C. Vitamin C is also essential to dental health, especially in regards to recuperating after oral surgery including tooth extractions, gum grafts and bone grafts. Healthy doses of Vitamin C can speed up the recovery process associated with those dental treatments. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) patients suffering from low levels of Vitamin C will need more time to recover from their oral surgery procedures.

Perhaps you are a blueberry (41 percent of 2011 sales) or raspberry (12 percent of 2011 sales) fan? These tiny little berries are known for packing a huge antioxidant, phytochemicals and flavonoids that can help ward of various cancers. Plus those fruits also deliver some Vitamin C along with the naturally fantastic flavor.

Looking for a great dentist in Miami. Miami Dentist, Dr. Mereos is the best option. Dr. Mereos and his team specialize in dental cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening, bonding, veneers, and dental implants to a complete spectrum of dental services, Dr. Isidoros Mereos offers Miami residents quality dental services ranging from cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, to implant dentistry and more.

Dr. Mereos is a great dentist in Miami and his patients say he is friendly and comforting and always happy to take the time to answer any questions.

Miami dentist, Dr. Mereos, and the Precious Smiles team looks forward to meeting with you and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. “We take pride in helping our patients achieve the best results in the least amount of time possible.”  

You can make an appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305) 532-9114 or by visiting http://www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, tooth whitening, or dental implants.

Precious Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry Center -Miami Beach
http://www.precioussmiles.com
Miami dentist
(305) 532-9114
1315 Alton Rd.
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Dr. Mereos is a Miami dentist that serves, Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, North Miami Beach, and North Miami