If you’re like us, you’re always looking for ways to improve your oral health. You brush your teeth twice a day, every day. You floss. You go to your dentist twice a year for checkups, and you make sure that you are eating properly.
You drink plenty of water as well. So what else could you possibly do to make your oral health any better? Coconut Water. Coconut water not only works to protect your mouth, it also works to protect your body in general.
Why is Coconut Water Good For You?
There are a couple of reasons why coconut water is good for you. First, coconut water with a little sodium added has been proven to be better for your overall health than sports drinks are. Coconut water has potassium in it, which over time, works to lower blood pressure, and balances out the electrolytes in your system. Also, because coconut water has no added sugars, your mouth will thank you, because drinking sugar adds to the sugar in your mouth, which helps to feed the bacteria in your mouth and causes cavities.
Coconut water also increases the amount of saliva in your mouth, which aids in keeping your teeth as bacteria free as possible. Coconut water also helps to wash away bacteria, which leaves your mouth healthier. Coconut water is able to accomplish all of this without costing you empty calories the way sports drinks do. Some people drink sports drinks all day, adding hundreds of calories to their diet.
If you are looking for ways to improve your overall dental health, why not give us a call? We would love to talk to you about coconut water, or water in general, as tools for you to use to keep your mouth as healthy as possible. Give us a call today.