Teeth-friendly Fruits & Vegetables No. 4: Bananas

If you are trying to work within the initial stages of orthodontic treatment, then you may be experiencing slight pains in and around your mouth. Do not worry; this is to be expected sometimes! If this is the case, then you need to eat teeth-friendly fruits and vegetables in order to maintain nutrition in your body without killing your teeth.  Here are some of the advantages of eating bananas while you are going through the initial stages of Invisalign or other treatment from your orthodontist and you feel uncomfortable eating solid or crunchy foods.

Full of nutrients

The potassium and vitamin B that is found in bananas helps the body to process other nutrients as well as energy. You may think that an energy drink is the best way to get your vitamin B boost for the day, but the energy that is in bananas is much more easily absorbed by the body. Your mouth will heal much more quickly with this kind of nutrient-rich food in your diet!

Easy to eat

As a relatively soft food, bananas do not require a great deal of muscle activity in order to ingest. You can eat them without having to worry about any negative effects or pain that would normally come from eating hard fruits and vegetables.  Because of the softer nature of bananas, you will not have to worry about the food getting stuck in your orthodontic devices. Bananas can be easily cleaned from in between the teeth if some of the fruit does happen to get caught in your mouth.

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Nothing is going to change about your smile until you take action. Call today to learn more about what the best orthodontist in Nashville TN can offer you. Enjoy the professional and inviting atmosphere at Gluck Orthodontics as you are welcomed into the office. Dr. Gluck and his staff will strive to make you comfortable and keep you well-informed about all of your orthodontic options.

Remember that your choice to have orthodontic treatment will give you a boost of confidence and make your smile shine. You’ll also be able to have better oral hygiene and avoid problems like TMJ disorders due to a poor bite or misalignment of your teeth. Dr. Gluck is here for you to bring out the best in your smile. Make your appointment today.

• Dr. Joel Gluck
• Dr. Jonathan Gluck

Gluck Orthodontics – Nashville Orthodontist
2002 Richard Jones Road, Suite A-200 Nashville, TN 37215

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Dr. Joel Gluck has practiced orthodontics since 1983 when he opened his own office in Nashville. He earned his undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis, and his dental degree at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Gluck then completed an orthodontic specialty residency at the University of Michigan, one of the top five orthodontic training residencies in the country. He also wrote an original thesis and received a Master of Science degree.