Eat These For A Stunning Smile

You’ve heard a lot about treats that aren’t ideal for teeth, like coffee and wine (because, frankly, life’s not fair). The picks here, however, are just as delicious and help protect those pearly whites.

- Kelsey Kloss

CARE FOR YOUR GUMS

Your teeth may spend more time in the spotlight, but your gums deserve just as much attention and TLC. RED BELL PEPPERS are packed with vitamin C, which is necessary for the production of collagen— a structural protein that maintains the gums’ tight shape around teeth. Research shows that low vitamin C intake is associated with gum disease, a common cause of bad breath and receding gums.