Your child knows the basic way to keep their teeth clean which is: brushing their teeth twice and flossing regularly. But the secret is in their lunchbox and what they eat. Check out what they should eat and what they should avoid.
Best Foods for Healthy Teeth
Apples
An apple away keeps the cavities away! When you chew fruits and other high fiber things it will flush the plaque away. On the bright side, it is high in vitamins and minerals which are good for a snack as well.
Eggs
Eggs are a high source of calcium, protein and vitamin D. These elements are important for your child’s teeth. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium, which builds and maintains strong, healthy teeth.
Nuts and Seeds
Nuts and Seeds also make a healthy and hearty snack. Acids remove tooth enamel, and foods with high amounts of calcium and phosphorus, such as almonds, peanuts, and cashews, can protect teeth by replenishing those minerals.
Foods that Cause decay and cavities
Sugary Drinks
It’s no secret that too much sugar can damage your teeth and cause many other health problems. Organism feeds on your teeth and turns it into acid which causes the enamel to break.
Chewy Candy
Eating tons of sugar is bad for tooth health, and candy is full of it. It can cause cavities and get stuck in crevices in the tooth.
Extra chewy candies like taffy and caramels stick to teeth for a long time which can dissolve tooth enamel. Candies that are chewy, sugary and acidic, like sour candies, are the most damaging.
Chips, Bread, and Pasta
Starches made from white flour are simple carbohydrates. They break down into simple sugars in the body which can lead to tooth decay. Eating chips for a snack are not recommended, not only because they provide no nutritional value, but also because the starch in them can adhere to teeth.
