10. Cheese

Cheese helps in the production of alkaline saliva that helps neutralize plaque acid. It helps create a protective layer around your teeth that keeps plaque bacteria’s acid at bay. Plus, it contains calcium and phosphates that help remineralize your teeth.

A 2012 study published in The Journal of European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry notes that cheese without any added sugar (sucrose) may prevent dental caries by increasing calcium and phosphorus concentration in dental plaque

Eat a small amount of hard cheese after your meals to prevent plaque formation.