Nutrition & Oral Health

Establishing good nutritional habits for your child can be especially beneficial to promote good eating patterns and food choices for the rest of his or her life. Think of your child’s mouth as the doorway to the rest of the body. Whatever gets consumed not only affects your child’s growth, development, weight, and energy levels, but oral health as well. Eating a nutritious, balanced diet is vital for the development of strong, healthy teeth.

General Tips for a Healthy Diet and a Healthy Mouth

Limit your child’s consumption of sugary foods and beverages. When plaque combines with the sugars and starches, an acid is produced that attacks tooth enamel and eventually causes decay.
Make sure your child’s diet includes a balance of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, protein, and dairy products. The nutrients found in these foods are important to your child’s growth and health.
Look for sugar in unexpected places. Many foods that make up a balanced, healthy diet contain sugar, including fruit, some vegetables, and milk. The best time to eat these is during meal time, not as a snack.
Limit your child’s snacking to only a few per day, and make sure they’re nutritious!
Fun foods, like candy and starchy snacks, should be reserved for special occasions, not every day snacking.
When your child is old enough, offer her sugar-free gum that carries the ADA seal. Chewing sugar-free gum increases saliva flow, which washes away food debris and neutralizes acids produced by bacteria.
Ensure your child brushes twice a day and flosses to eliminate food debris that leads to harmful plaque and bacteria and causes tooth decay.

Book Now

We truly care about your child’s health and happiness. Reach out to get your child’s appointment scheduled. We can’t wait to see you.

Book Now