Eat Edam cheese instead of brushing your teeth? Cheese is said to protect against tooth decay. Cheese is rich in calcium and phosphate, minerals that promote tooth hardness and strengthen tooth enamel.
The food also contains casein. This milk protein helps neutralize acids in the mouth and balance pH, which can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. In the long term, according to current knowledge, only daily oral hygiene can prevent us from developing tooth decay, writes Juliane Gutmann of 24vita.