You were probably taught as a child to drink your milk, as it contains calcium, which helps develop strong teeth. However, there are other foods that are great for boosting your calcium intake too. 

If you do not eat enough calcium, you risk your teeth becoming weaker, more fragile, and even falling out. According to a study, participants who were calcium deficient were more likely to lose a tooth within a year. 

Therefore, it is essential to keep calcium intake high if you want to keep your teeth for as long as possible. 

Cheese and yoghurt

It’s not just milk that contains lots of calcium, but all forms of dairy. Therefore, cheese and yoghurt are great choices for boosting calcium levels. One cup of plain whole yoghurt contains nearly 300 mg of calcium, according to Colgate. 

Seeds

Seeds are incredibly nutritious, and one of the nutrients they contain plenty of is calcium. Add some poppy, sesame or chia seeds to your porridge, yoghurt or smoothies next time you make one. 

Spinach

Spinach does not just have a high iron content, but also lots of calcium, fibre, and folic acid. It is also easy to incorporate into your meals, whether you add it to stews, have it in a salad, or eat it alongside some fish or meat and other vegetables. 

Similarly, other leafy greens, such as kale and raw collard greens are great for your teeth. 
Having strong teeth is even more important if you grind them at night time, as this can weaken them. A bruxism night guard can help protect against teeth grinding, while eating more calcium will strengthen them.