Brushing, flossing and regular visits to your dentist at Bite Size Pediatric Dentistry in Frankfort, IL and Oak Lawn, IL are some of the best ways to keep a healthy smile. But our diet also plays a huge role in our dental health!
Eating foods like fiber-rich fruits and vegetables and calcium-rich foods like cheese are just a couple examples of foods that promote healthy gums and teeth. Foods high in fiber require extra chewing, which promotes saliva production. Saliva helps to cleanse our teeth. Foods high in calcium help to strengthen our tooth’s enamel.
Here are a few snacks that are tooth and gum friendly:
As we prepare for packing school lunches very soon, consider adding some of these teeth approved snacks to your little ones lunch!
Are you a new or existing patient and need to schedule a check-up and cleaning? Use our ONLINE BOOKING TOOL! Operative appointments or all other inquiries, please use the form below.