5 Snacks to Promote Healthy Teeth
There’s nothing wrong with a snack between meals– but did you know choosing nutritious snacks can also affect your children’s developing teeth and overall oral health? Plus, the eating habits your kids learn today will set them up for habits that last a lifetime.
Here are a few Healthy Snack Options:
Fresh Fruit & Crunchy Vegetables
Both are high in fiber and will help fill up those hungry bellies. Plus, the act of chewing crisp fruits and veggies can scrub away food particles and plaque. Try dipping apples in peanut butter, carrots and broccoli in hummus and pears with yogurt to mix things up!
2. A handful of peanuts or almonds
3. Lunch meat and cheese roll-up
4. A bowl of cottage cheese or yogurt
Both of these options are excellent sources of calcium and vitamin D, which promote healthy bones and teeth.
5. A bowl of low-sugar cereal with low-fat milk
Next time you, or your child, reach for a snack– do your best to make sure it’s healthy and nutritious (at least most of the time!).
Pediatric Dentist in Logan, Utah
Give Wasatch Pediatric Dental a call for more preventative dental care and how to take care of your family’s teeth! For healthy teeth, make sure to schedule a cleaning every six months to catch cavities early on. Schedule yours today!