The natural sugar in milk isn’t as damaging to teeth as the sugars found in candy and sweets. Munching on these can even stimulate the flow of saliva, helping to clean debris from teeth.

When the body suffers from a vitamin C deficiency, gums can become tender, bleed and are much more prone to bacterial infection.
If the water is fluoridated (fluoride is the primary active ingredient in toothpaste that prevents cavities from forming), it will strengthen the fight against tooth decay.