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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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Easing Dental Fear
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The Unique Benefits of Reading Fiction
How to EnjoyYour Halloween CandyWithout Compromising YourTeeth
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Why Are Dental Checkups Important?
Slow Cooker Squash, Kale, and Sausage Soup
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5 FoodsThat Will ImproveYour Dental Health
The best “secret” to continued dental health is to do what your dentist recommends every time you have a checkup: Brush twice a day, floss regularly, and don’t eat too many sugary foods. However, if you want to give your dental health an extra edge without adding steps to your routine, you can actually improve your dental health while you eat. All you need to do is incorporate some of the following foods into your diet! Cheese 5 FOODS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR DENTAL HEALTH And Help Maintain a Healthy Smile
teeth and massage your gums, all while helping your mouth produce more saliva that neutralizes bacteria. Strawberries While these tasty red berries are highly acidic, they’re still good for your teeth and gums because they contain malic acid, a natural whitening agent for your enamel. Eating strawberries regularly can actually help you keep your teeth free of stains! Salmon This fish is packed with both vitamin D and calcium, which help keep your teeth strong and healthy. Vitamin D enables your body to more effectively absorb calcium, while calcium itself helps you maintain healthy teeth and gums. Carrots You can get many of the same benefits of brushing your teeth from eating carrots — but that doesn’t mean you should eat carrots in place of brushing your teeth! Like celery, chewing carrots massages your gums. Plus, they’re rich in keratin, which fights plaque, and vitamin A, which strengthens tooth enamel. By eating some of these foods (or all of them!), along with brushing and flossing regularly, you can ensure that your smile stays fresh and healthy for years to come!
Like many dairy products, cheese is full of calcium and phosphate, which strengthen teeth and bones. At the same time, it can balance the pH level in your mouth, neutralizing harmful acids and preventing cavities and tooth decay. Celery Though it doesn’t contain any nutrients that will specifically benefit your teeth, chewing celery can actually clean your
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