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Great oral health and dental care start with your child’s diet. Since sugar and acid are the primary culprits for cavities and decay, it’s best to minimize them. However, many kids are picky eaters or love sugar, so encouraging good dietary habits can be challenging. Here are some tips for healthy yet scrumptious snacks kids will enjoy. 

5 Snacks That Support Dental Care 

1. Dairy Products 

Besides being tasty and soft, and therefore easy to eat without cracking teeth, dairy products like cheese and yogurt protect teeth from cavities. This is likely due to how they balance the mouth’s pH levels and strengthen the teeth with high levels of calcium, casein, and phosphorus.  

dental care2. Nutrient-Rich Fruits & Veggies 

All fruits and vegetables are healthy to some degree, but some are more suited to dental care than others. For example, carrots, celery, kiwis, and apples are rich in fiber, which naturally cleans the teeth and helps the mouth create saliva. Celery has the added benefit of high water volume, further assisting saliva production. Like dairy, kiwis are also a great source of calcium. 

3. Whole Grain 

Besides being high in fiber, whole grains contain a host of other nutrients that support dental care. Magnesium and vitamin B are crucial for building strong bones, and iron is important for fighting bacterial infections, like those that decay teeth. Chips, cereals, and breads are all available in whole grains. 

4. Nuts & Seeds 

Some nuts and seeds, particularly Brazil nuts, almonds, and poppy, chia, and sesame seeds, boast high calcium content. Since nuts and seeds are tasty and can be consumed in large quantities, they make convenient substitutes for snacks like popcorn and chips. 

 

In addition to smart snack choices, your child will benefit from attentive and personalized dental care from Pedodontic Associates. With offices on Oahu and Maui, they provide reliable, compassionate, and high-quality pediatric dentistry for children throughout the islands. They’re also available for dental emergencies. To make an appointment for your child, contact their Pearlridge office at (808) 487-7933, the Kahala office at (808) 735-1733, or the Kahului office at (808) 877-0066. You can also check out service details on their website

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