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VIDEO: These fruits and vegetables can give you whiter teeth

Fresh fruits and vegetables lie on display.

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Credit: Sean Gallup

Fresh fruits and vegetables lie on display.
Feb 22, 2017

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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Crunchy fruits and vegetables like apples, celery, strawberries and carrots are all high in fiber.

Watch the video below by Business Insider to learn more about high-fiber fruits and vegetables and how they can help you attain whiter teeth:

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