Keeping your children’s teeth healthy means making sure they eat the right foods. While it can seem like a challenge to keep kids away from sweets, with help from a dentist, you’ll find it’s easier than you think to make them embrace healthy snacks. At the office of Diane M. Evans, DDS, in Rush, NY, you’ll find a kids dentist who is more than happy to offer suggestions and advice on this matter.

The following are only a few snacks your kids will enjoy without hurting their teeth. Here are five snacks to incorporate: 

Sliced Cheese & Apples

A few slices of your child’s favorite cheese will provide them with a healthy dose of protein while the sugar in apples will satisfy their sweet tooth. You can still let your kids have sugar, but opt for sweet foods that won’t stick to their teeth.

Hummus & Pita Chips

This snack is very low in sugar but high in flavor. Although some kids may be reluctant to try hummus for the first time, once they do, they’ll very likely embrace it as one of their favorite snacks.

Tortilla Chips & Dip

A bowl of tortilla chips with a side of salsa is another tasty snack containing a small amount of sugar. For an even healthier option, kids dentists recommend serving guacamole with the chips instead.

Low-Fat Yogurt & Berries

This is an especially good meal to serve because it delivers quality nutrients and a very good dose of protein. Just make sure you check the sugar content on any yogurt you buy to avoid purchasing something too sweet.

Pretzels

Although they don’t have the major health benefits of fruit or vegetables, dentists say pretzels are very low in sugar, satisfying your kids without harming their teeth.

For more recommendations, schedule an appointment for your child at the office of Diane M Evans, DDS, providing quality dental care to families in and around the Rush, NY, area. Contact the office online to make an appointment or call (585) 321-1460.