“Eat for Healthy Teeth” Special Agent Flossit Report!

Happy “Tooth-Day”! Special Agent Farah Flossit here,…..:)  I’m excited to tell you all about how to improve your dental health by picking some healthy snacks! I will also be showing you guys some good resources that you can use to remind your little ones to brush & floss, with stylish displays–best of all, FREE!  You’ll also meet a new Ortho Villain & how we want to help give a lucky kid a new smile.  And last but not least, a fun printable activity to do with your kiddos!

http://mouthmonsters.mychildrensteeth.org/

We can actually eat our way to a cleaner mouth.  Some of the best choices for the health of your mouth include cheeses, chicken, nuts, and milk.  These foods are thought to protect tooth enamel by providing the calcium and phosphorus needed to remineralize teeth.  Other food choices include firm/crunchy fruits (ie:  apples & pears) and vegetables.  These foods have a high water content, which dilutes the effects of the sugars they contain, & stimulate the flow of saliva (which helps protect against decay by washing away food particles and buffering acid).  As for drinks, water is the best choice.  If you are going to offer your kiddos anything other than water, try to keep the choices to juices & teas that are low in sugar.  The best practice is to brush & floss after you eat & snack, but if that is not possible, drinking water can cleanse your teeth when swished around in your mouth to remove bacteria.

Here are some SMART SNACKS you can put on your grocery list:

FRUITS:
-Melons
-Pears
-Oranges
-Berries
-Pineapple

RAW VEGGIES:
–Carrots
-Celery
-Cucumbers
-Broccoli

GRAINS:
–Whole grain bread
-Pretzels (unsalted or low-salt)
-Cereals (unsweetened)
-Plain bagels

MEATS & PROTEINS:
-Baked chicken or turkey
-Peanut butter (unsalted or low-salt)

DAIRY:
–Cottage Cheese
-Cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, monetary jack
-Yogurt

ORTHO CORNER:

MEET THE CROOKED TOOTH VILLAIN!!!

Here at Casa Smiles http://www.casasmiles.com/, Dr. Iwanowski http://www.casasmiles.com/about-us/dr-iwanowski-dmd/, our Fabulous Orthodontist, is on a mission to do away with the Crooked Tooth Villain by helping as many kids & adults improve their smiles & build up their self-confidence.  Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to find out how to help a lucky kid get an entire Orthodontic treatment FREE!  There will be special instructions, so check in & you or one of your kids that has not already started their ortho treatment with us can be the lucky winner!

CREATIVE CORNER & FUN FINDS:

Displaying cute & colorful artwork to promote good oral hygiene is a great way to decorate & remind your little ones what to do when they go to the bathroom!  Below you will find just a few Free Printables that I came across on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/casasmiles/likes/ that I’d thought you might like:)

http://todayscreativeblog.net/get-your-craft-on-creative-project-ideas/

http://www.craftaholicsanonymous.net/free-floss-like-a-boss-printable

http://ctutesycrafts.com/2013/07/checking-out-bathroom-with-cottonelle.html

Check out this new toothbrush designed for parent’s hands & a child’s mouth!

http://www.shopmambaby.com/teething-oral-care

Visit https://www.aaoinfo.org/ or print the fun word search below as a fun activity to do with your little one!

Well, we love sharing fun facts & cool finds with you!  Circle back with us next “Tooth-Day”!

In the meantime, you can follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/casasmilespediatricdentistryandorthodontics?pnref=lhc. Instagram http://instagram.com/casasmiles/, Twitter https://twitter.com/casa_smiles, & Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/casasmiles/ to hear all about our daily news!  You can always call or email us with any questions, concerns, to make an appointment, or for a complimentary Ortho Consultation http://www.casasmiles.com/contact-us/.

Your Friend,

Farah Flossit (Special Agent Flossit)