Fiber-Rich Fruits and Vegetables<\/strong><\/p>\nHigh fiber foods are great for your child\u2019s mouth. They naturally scrub teeth while your little one chomps down on their yummy food, creating a more natural saliva flow. Creating more natural saliva is beneficial to your child\u2019s oral health because it neutralizes acids, contains natural calcium, and also embodies natural phosphates that help rebuild necessary minerals. Include lots of foods like apples, carrots, and celery to clean plaque off your child\u2019s teeth and keep their breath fresh.<\/p>\n
Make Sure They\u2019re Drinking Water!<\/strong><\/p>\nSpeaking of high water levels, when it comes to oral health, water is unmatched. It\u2019s the primary component to saliva, which is important in keeping your child\u2019s teeth and gums healthy.<\/p>\n
Nuts are Full of Vitamins<\/strong><\/p>\nMany nuts provide vitamins and minerals that help your teeth. These include peanuts that have high levels of calcium and vitamin D, almonds that are full of calcium, and cashews that stimulate saliva flow. Walnuts are one of the best nuts to snack on because they have high levels of fiber, folic acid, iron, thiamine, magnesium, iron, niacin, vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, and zinc. Sneak them into your kid\u2019s food if they don\u2019t particularly have a taste for them naturally.<\/p>\n
3 Worst Foods for Your Child\u2019s Teeth<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe more you can avoid adding acid and sugar to their diet, the stronger their teeth will be. Avoid these foods.<\/p>\n
Candies<\/strong><\/p>\nThe stickier the candy, the worse it is for the mouth. Taffies and caramels may taste yummy, but they stick to and in between your child\u2019s teeth for a long time. The sugars deteriorate teeth and build bacteria.<\/p>\n
Sodas<\/strong><\/p>\nSoda can make children bounce off the walls because of their high sugar and caffeine content.. Drinking too much can turn your mouth into a breeding ground for cavities. Not only that, but dark sodas also have staining properties that will discolor your child\u2019s teeth overtime.<\/p>\n
Starches and Carbs<\/strong><\/p>\nChips, bread, pasta, and crackers can be just as harmful to your child\u2019s teeth as candy! Starches created from white flour are considered to be \u201csimple carbs.\u201d These linger in your little one\u2019s mouth and break down into simple sugars. Once dental bacteria mixes with these sugars it will turn into harmful acid.<\/p>\n
If you follow this general guide when creating your child\u2019s meals throughout the week, they will be getting the nutrients they need while keeping their smile strong.<\/p>\n
\nAbout Our Office<\/h2>\n
As a pediatric dental office, Castle Rock Smiles knows how\u00a0\u00a0 important it is to keep children\u2019s teeth healthy from the very start. If you\u2019re interested in having your little one\u2019s teeth professionally cleaned and examined, feel free to call our dental office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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When it comes to keeping your child\u2019s teeth strong and stable, it\u2019s important to serve them the best foods for a healthy smile. We\u2019re all familiar with the basics: brushing twice a day, flossing, and bringing them to visit the dentist, but did you know that what your child eats could be altering the health of your smile? Here are the top 3 foods to include in your little one\u2019s diet and the top 3 foods to avoid altogether.<\/p>\n