Chew On This… Keep Your Smile Shining!

Keep your mouth healthy and your smile sparkling bright by choosing a well-balanced diet with a variety of foods, including, vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat dairy products.

Consider these nutrition tips:

Calcium and vitamin D supplements may decrease the risk of tooth loss.
Drinking lots of water helps keep your mouth moist. Saliva protects oral tissues.
Avoid soft, sweet, sticky foods, such as cakes, candy, and dried fruits, as they may cause tooth decay.
Help keep teeth clean by snacking on raw fruits and vegetables.
If you can’t brush immediately following a meal, rinse well with water or chew n a piece of gum or mint with xylitol – a sugarfree sweetener – which may help deter bacteria growth.

Remember, the prettiest thing you can wear is a smile… and we want to help keep your smile bright.

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