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Eat for Your Teeth!
Maintaining a healthy diet won’t just benefit
your waistline; your teeth will profit from it, too! Just like any other part of your body, your teeth
need powerful nutrients to make them stronger and build a defense against the foods that aren’t as great for your mouth. Pack these foods for your next snack, and enjoy a healthier smile.
SNACK ON THESE TEETH- FRIENDLY FOODS
SO CHEESY
Classic Apple Crisp
If anything, this is just another excuse to eat cheese. But in all seriousness, consuming more dairy can do wonders for your teeth. First of all, the composition of dairy products and their high calcium content strengthen your chompers. (While teeth aren’t bones, their composition is similar.) Secondly, cheese can serve as a toothbrush of sorts, rubbing away the foods that get stuck there as you chew. As long as you select low-sugar dairy products, your teeth will reap dairy’s many benefits. Probably the most surprising “food” on this list, gum can be one of the most effective edible substances for your teeth. Much like cheese, gum whisks away the food that cakes your mouth after a meal or snack, but it also aids in creating more saliva, which your body produces to naturally clean your teeth. There are a few caveats when it comes to gum, however. Chew on sugar-free sticks to avoid acidic rot, and only chew gum if your mouth and the devices in your mouth can handle it without pain or damage. Fruits and vegetables may not be the most exciting food groups, but your mouth cheers every time you munch on them. Enjoying a medley of raw apples, carrots, celery, lettuce, Swiss chard, and other fresh plants will keep your teeth clean and promote saliva production. In addition, most crunchy, raw fruits and vegetables are low in sugar — a win for your teeth — and pack many nutrients and vitamins. Steer away frommore acidic fruits like lemons or grapes, and your smile will be healthier than ever. RAW AND REAL ON THE BUBBLE
Inspired by Food Network
What do you do when apples are in season but you don’t have time to make a pie? You opt for a crisp, of course.
Ingredients
Filling: •
5 lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
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1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp lemon juice
Topping: •
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp chilled butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. In a mixing bowl, mix all filling ingredients together. Transfer to individual serving ramekins. 3. In a different mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping. Mix in butter until it forms lumps roughly the size of a pea, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle topping over filling. 4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, let stand for 10 minutes, and serve.
Eating the right foods is a great way to protect your teeth, but that’s just one component. Keep your smile healthy with regular flossing and brushing and by attending cleaning appointments.
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