Chew On This... Keep Your Smile Shining!

Keep your mouth healthy and your smile sparkling bright by choosing a well-balanced diet with a variety of foods, including, vegetables and fruits, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat dairy products. Consider these nutrition tips:

• Calcium and vitamin D supplements may decrease the risk of tooth loss.
• Drinking lots of water helps keep your mouth moist. Saliva protects oral tissues.
• Avoid soft, sweet, sticky foods, such as cakes, candy and dried fruits, as they may cause tooth decay.
• Help keep teeth clean by snacking on raw fruits and vegetables.
• If you can't brush immediately following a meal, rinse well with water or chew n a piece of gum or mint with xylitol - a sugarfree sweetener - which may help deter bacteria growth.

Remember, the prettiest thing you can wear is a smile... and we want to help keep your smile bright.

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