Emergency dentistry patients could strengthen their teeth and gums by increasing the quantity of fibre in their diet, an expert has suggested.
Cosmetic dentist Dr John Moore has urged members of the public to consume high amounts of the substance in a bid to fight off bacteria.
With foods that contain fibre taking a longer time to chew, the mouth's saliva flow is stimulated during the eating process, Dr Moore remarked in an article for PRWeb.
In addition, vegetables and other healthy foods contain calcium that can help rebuild protective minerals that have been removed by bacterial acids.
The high water content in vegetables can also provide benefits for people who want to avoid emergency dentistry.
Consumption of foods that are high in fibre are found to have positive effects on other areas of the anatomy.
Baked beans, oranges, wholewheat pasta and breakfast cereals are recommended to those individuals wishing to increase their daily intake.