{"id":77888,"date":"2025-05-28T08:29:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T08:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/?p=77888"},"modified":"2026-07-28T09:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T09:39:45","slug":"do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/es\/do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation\/","title":{"rendered":"Do High Fiber Foods Prevent Tartar Formation?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"77888\" class=\"elementor elementor-77888\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba6be31 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ba6be31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-626c9b69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"626c9b69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d8768f7 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"7d8768f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">High fiber foods increase saliva and reduce mouth acid.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Chewing fibrous foods cleans teeth naturally.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts support oral health.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Sugary and sticky foods raise tartar risk.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Combine fiber foods with brushing and flossing to prevent tartar.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50f6baf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" 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This process can assist in cleaning dental plaque that accumulates on the tooth surfaces. A regular high fiber diet is believed to potentially reduce tartar buildup.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenidos\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/es\/do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation\/#The_Connection_Between_a_High_Fiber_Diet_and_Oral_Health\" >The Connection Between a High Fiber Diet and Oral Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/es\/do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation\/#What_Are_High_Fiber_Foods\" >What Are High Fiber Foods?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/es\/do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation\/#Benefits_of_High_Fiber_Foods_for_Oral_and_Dental_Health\" >Benefits of High Fiber Foods for Oral and Dental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/es\/do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation\/#How_Can_a_High_Fiber_Diet_Help_Prevent_Tartar\" >How Can a High Fiber Diet Help Prevent Tartar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/es\/do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation\/#Foods_That_Increase_the_Risk_of_Tartar\" >Foods That Increase the Risk of Tartar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/es\/do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation\/#Nutrition_Tips_to_Prevent_Tartar\" >Nutrition Tips to Prevent Tartar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/es\/do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation\/#Other_Protective_Habits_Against_Tartar\" >Other Protective Habits Against Tartar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dentakademiglobal.com\/es\/do-high-fiber-foods-prevent-tartar-formation\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_High_Fiber_Foods_and_Tartar\" >Frequently Asked Questions About High Fiber Foods and Tartar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Connection_Between_a_High_Fiber_Diet_and_Oral_Health\"><\/span>The Connection Between a High Fiber Diet and Oral Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>High fiber foods are not only beneficial for the digestive system but also play an important role in oral and dental health. Especially firm and chewy foods stimulate saliva production, which helps neutralize the acidic environment in the mouth. More saliva reduces bacterial buildup on tooth surfaces and makes it harder for plaque\u2014a precursor to tartar\u2014to form.<\/p><p>Additionally, the physical texture of high fiber foods naturally helps clean the surface of teeth. When this effect is combined with regular brushing habits, tartar formation can significantly slow down. Eating raw fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber engages the chewing muscles and contributes to oral hygiene. Therefore, a balanced diet rich in high fiber foods plays an important role in preventing tartar.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_High_Fiber_Foods\"><\/span>What Are High Fiber Foods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>High fiber foods are made up of indigestible plant carbohydrates that support not only digestion but also oral health. They are generally divided into two types: soluble and insoluble fiber. Each type offers different health benefits and should be included in a balanced diet. Unprocessed high fiber foods in particular support oral cleanliness by reducing plaque formation.<\/p><p><strong>Examples of high fiber foods include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Fruits with skin (apples, pears)<\/li><li>Raw vegetables (carrots, celery)<\/li><li>Legumes<\/li><li>Nuts and seeds<\/li><li>Oats<\/li><li>Flaxseeds and chia seeds<\/li><li>Whole grain products (bulgur, brown rice)<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_High_Fiber_Foods_for_Oral_and_Dental_Health\"><\/span>Benefits of High Fiber Foods for Oral and Dental Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Consuming high fiber foods can make a big difference in oral hygiene. These foods act as natural tooth cleaners, increase saliva production, and reduce bacterial growth\u2014supporting better oral health overall.<\/p><p><strong>Key benefits of high fiber foods for dental health include:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Regulating the mouth\u2019s pH balance<\/li><li>Supporting gum health<\/li><li>Reducing sugar cravings, which helps prevent cavities<\/li><li>Lowering the risk of tartar buildup<\/li><li>Minimizing plaque accumulation and bacterial growth<\/li><li>Promoting more saliva production<\/li><\/ul><table><thead><tr><th>High Fiber Food Group<\/th><th>Oral Health Effect<\/th><th>How It Helps Prevent Tartar<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Raw fruits (apples, pears)<\/td><td>Stimulates saliva flow<\/td><td>Saliva neutralizes acids and washes away plaque<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crunchy vegetables (carrots, celery)<\/td><td>Natural surface cleaning<\/td><td>Mechanical chewing action reduces plaque buildup<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whole grains (bulgur, oats, brown rice)<\/td><td>Supports balanced oral pH<\/td><td>Less sugar means less bacterial growth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nuts and seeds<\/td><td>Strengthens chewing muscles<\/td><td>Longer chewing increases saliva production<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legumes<\/td><td>Low sugar, high fiber nutrition<\/td><td>Reduces sticky residue on tooth surfaces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chia &amp; flaxseeds<\/td><td>Supports gum health<\/td><td>Anti-inflammatory effect on oral tissues<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_a_High_Fiber_Diet_Help_Prevent_Tartar\"><\/span>How Can a High Fiber Diet Help Prevent Tartar?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Tartar forms when dental plaque hardens and calcifies over time. A major contributing factor is sticky and sugary foods that remain in the mouth for extended periods. Without consistent oral hygiene, professional tartar removal may become necessary. However, high fiber foods offer a natural defense that may slow or even reverse this process.<\/p><p>Adding more high fiber foods to your diet can help reduce plaque accumulation. Prolonged chewing increases saliva flow, promotes oral cleansing, and balances the acid level in the mouth. All of these factors work together to help prevent tartar.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_That_Increase_the_Risk_of_Tartar\"><\/span>Foods That Increase the Risk of Tartar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Some foods pose a higher risk for tartar buildup than others, especially sugary, starchy, and sticky ones that cling to teeth.<\/p><p>Foods that may promote tartar formation include:<\/p><ul><li>Foods with refined sugar (cakes, pastries, candies, chocolates)<\/li><li>Acidic drinks (soda, cola, energy drinks)<\/li><li>Refined carbs (white bread, white flour, chips, crackers)<\/li><li>Dried fruits (they may stick to teeth)<\/li><li>High-starch foods (potatoes, white rice, pasta)<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition_Tips_to_Prevent_Tartar\"><\/span>Nutrition Tips to Prevent Tartar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>In addition to regular oral care, your eating habits are crucial in preventing tartar. High fiber, low sugar, and unprocessed foods benefit both general and oral health.<\/p><p>Helpful tips to prevent tartar include:<\/p><ul><li>Eating fruits instead of sugary snacks<\/li><li>Drinking plenty of water<\/li><li>Avoiding acidic drinks<\/li><li>Limiting sticky and starchy foods<\/li><li>Eating calcium-rich foods<\/li><li>Choosing low-acid fruits to reduce decay risk<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Protective_Habits_Against_Tartar\"><\/span>Other Protective Habits Against Tartar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Besides eating high fiber foods, adopting consistent oral hygiene routines is essential to prevent tartar buildup. These practices help minimize plaque and reduce tartar formation.<\/p><p>Recommended habits include:<\/p><ul><li>Brushing at least twice a day<\/li><li>Reducing tobacco and alcohol intake<\/li><li>Avoiding sugary foods<\/li><li>Using dental floss and mouthwash<\/li><li>Visiting the dentist regularly<\/li><li>Chewing sugar-free gum<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_High_Fiber_Foods_and_Tartar\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About High Fiber Foods and Tartar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da6f8f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"da6f8f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2290\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2290\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do high fiber foods completely prevent tartar? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2290\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e536bc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e536bc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee8af96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee8af96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No, but regular consumption can support oral hygiene and help reduce plaque buildup.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2291\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2291\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which high fiber foods are best for dental health? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2291\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf581d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6bf581d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad48c08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad48c08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Raw apples, carrots, and celery are particularly beneficial.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2292\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2292\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is poor oral hygiene the only cause of tartar? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2292\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3fddfe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3fddfe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06e0414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"06e0414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. While it\u2019s a major factor, genetics, saliva composition, and diet also play roles.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2293\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2293\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How do high fiber foods affect oral bacteria? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2293\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9c8c9d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c9c8c9d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8804fa8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8804fa8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>They stimulate saliva production, which helps neutralize acids and slows bacterial growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2294\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2294\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can high fiber foods damage tooth enamel? 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