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You try to do best for your kids by ensuring they have everything they need for a healthy, beautiful smile, including toothbrushes, dental floss, and regular visits to the dentist<\/a>. But what about their diets? If you\u2019re looking for a way to improve your family\u2019s oral health with the foods they eat, here are five smile-saving suggestions that could actually benefit their growing grins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Fresh Fruits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child has a sweet tooth but you scoff at adding sugar to their diet, fresh fruits can help satisfy their cravings while protecting their smile! That\u2019s because these crunchy snacks can help brush their teeth by clearing away plaque, and can even give them better smelling breath, too. Plus, because most varieties pack a punch of vital nutrients like vitamin C and fiber, they are beneficial to their teeth, gums, and total body!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vivacious Vegetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Much like fruit, vegetables are loaded with essential nutrients for a strong, healthy body, but they also help clear away plaque and debris from the teeth, too, by stimulating the salivary glands. For best results, try serving crunchy varieties like carrots, celery, and raw broccoli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Greens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Green vegetables don\u2019t necessarily need to be crispy to be beneficial to your child\u2019s smile. In fact, leafy greens like spinach, kale, and lettuce, as well as cucumbers and even bell peppers are all full of helpful antioxidants that will keep your little one\u2019s body healthy and strong!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dynamic Dairy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt are full of calcium and may even contain probiotics that keep harmful oral bacteria at bay. Furthermore, they\u2019re also chock-full of phosphorus and casein, two mighty minerals that can help rebuild tooth enamel, so your child\u2019s teeth stay strong and avoid painful sensitivity, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powerful Proteins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Proteins are essential building blocks for muscles, and can be found in meat, seafood, eggs, nuts, and seeds. They also contain plenty of phosphorus, which can help restore lost tooth enamel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, while it is vitally important to take care of your child\u2019s teeth and gums by ensuring that they brush their teeth twice a day, floss daily, and visit their dentist every six months for their regular checkups and cleanings, don\u2019t discount the importance of a healthy diet, too. With the help of these 5 categories of fantastic foods, you can shield their smiles against harm for a lifetime of gorgeous grins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Cove Choice Dental<\/a>, our team of skilled and caring dentists wants to help you protect your child\u2019s smile for a lifetime. If it\u2019s been at least six months since their last cleaning, and they are at least one year old or have one visible tooth, they\u2019re ready to begin visiting us for all their oral health needs. To book a checkup and cleaning for a patient of any age, visit our website<\/a> or call us today at 254-987-6777.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You try to do best for your kids by ensuring they have everything they need for a healthy, beautiful smile, including toothbrushes, dental floss, and regular visits to the dentist. But what about their diets? If you\u2019re looking for a way to improve your family\u2019s oral health with the foods they eat, here are five […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nThese 5 Foods Can Improve Your Child\u2019s Smile | Texas Choice Dental Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for ways to improve your child\u2019s diet and their smile? 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