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🥕 Eat Smart, Smile Bright! 😁
Make snack time tooth-friendly with these tasty tips:
- 🍎 Choose whole, plant-based foods — full of natural vitamins and minerals to keep teeth strong and gums healthy.
- 🍫 Dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) – a sweet treat with less sugar, and cacao may even help your gums!
- 🧀 Cheese gets those saliva juices flowing and makes your mouth less acidic (a win for your enamel).
- 🥜 Nuts also help fight plaque and make your mouth more alkaline (less acid = happier teeth).
⚠️ Watch out for sneaky snacks that can lead to cavities:
- Dried fruit
- Crackers & granola bars
- Chips
- Energy/protein bars
- Juice, soda & sports drinks
🔄 Even if you brush and floss well, frequent snacking + sugary foods = higher cavity risk!
🥤 Limit the Acid Attack! 😬
Every time you eat or drink, acid sits on your teeth for ~20 minutes. That’s like a mini acid bath!
Here’s how to cut back:
- 🍼 Limit milk (even non-dairy) between meals — natural sugars still feed bacteria.
- 🍹 Skip juice and even diluted juice between meals.
- 🧃 Stick to water as your go-to drink.
- 🍽️ Aim for regular meals and just 1–2 snacks between — even healthy snacks can wear down enamel over time.
Brushing Basics for All Ages 🧼
- Brush 2x a day — after breakfast & before bed.
- Floss daily — especially before bed.
🧒🏽 Little ones need help!
- Brush with your child until at least age 6–7.
- Floss with your child until age 10–11 — they’ll need support to get that technique just right!
☀️ Bonus Smile Boosters:
- Soak up that sunshine for natural vitamin D.
- Choose foods rich in calcium, phosphorus, and natural vitamins for strong bones and teeth.
💡 Pro Tip:
Want more tooth-friendly snack ideas? Ask for the Tooth Snack Guide! 📝🦷