Tooth Friendly Tips for Back-To-School Lunches

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

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Did your kids head back to school this week?  A healthy lunch is a great way to make sure they stay focused throughout the day – and it’s good for their teeth too!  Here are a few tips to help make their back-to-school lunches tooth-friendly.

Healthy Lunch Tips:

·        Calcium – Foods like milk, yogurt and cheese that are rich in calcium are a great way to keep teeth strong.

·        Vitamin C – Red peppers and oranges are high in Vitamin C.  They keep gums healthy by strengthening blood vessels and connective tissues.

·        Protein – Soups and whole-wheat sandwiches made with chicken, turkey or ham are a great way to help teeth build enamel.

·        Vitamin D – Hard boiled eggs and tuna fish are not just protein-rich, they also help aid in the absorption of calcium.

For more tips on how to pack a healthy, tooth-friendly lunch, read this article. You can also contact our office with any questions you have about how to keep teeth healthy!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office.

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