Monday, August 15, 2011

City Smiles Oral Health Promotion

Good diet

Healthy Tips


Drink plenty of water

Eat a variety of healthy foods from the five major food groups

Cut down on snacking in between meals

Limit snacks and drinks that are high in sugar

Brush twice a day

Visit your dentist for regular check ups every 6 months.


Snacks and your dental health

Snacks in your Dental Health


Snacking is a favorite pastime, but certain snack choices promote tooth decay such as soft, sweet, sticky foods.

It is better to select nutritious snacks for your teeth, especially juicy fresh fruits and crunchy vegetables.

Choose your snacks based on a good healthy diet, low cholesterol, low-fat, or low sodium diets.

If you eat cookies or chips, it's better if you eat them in combination with other foods, such as cheese with crackers, rather than alone. This is because these foods when eaten alone tend to produce more bacteria in the mouth leading to tooth decay.


Diet and Dental Health


Include in your diet a lot of:

Fruits

Vegetables

A good variety of breads and cereals

Fish, chicken, dried beans and peas, and meat.

And Dairy product too



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