Want whiter, healthier teeth? It's all about increasing salivary flow, according to experts at the American Dental Association.

And crunchy foods high in fiber tend to do just that. They increase salivary flow, which helps wash away lingering bacteria. Over time and if eaten regularly, they can help scrub stains off your teeth.

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Tracy Woodard from InTown Cares (left) and Lauren Hopper from Mercy Care organization work with residents at the Copperton Street encampment in August 2024. 
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