Celebrating a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner

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Are you excited to celebrate Thanksgiving next week?  As you start to get your dinner plans in order, you should remember to include foods that are good for you!  Here are a few Thanksgiving foods that are good for building strong teeth.

Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving Foods:

• Turkey - Turkey is Thanksgiving staple - and it's good for your teeth too!  Turkey is rich in protein that creates strong bones and teeth.
• Carrots - Carrots can make a great side dish or appetizer.  This crunchy food is perfect for healthy teeth!
• Brussel Sprouts - Dark, leafy greens are a great source of calcium.  This is a great way to build strong teeth.
• Squash - Orange vegetables contain vitamin A, a vitamin that our bodies use to create tooth enamel.

If you can, avoid sugary dishes like cranberry sauce.  This sauce is very high in sugar and can wear away at your tooth enamel.  If you do include cranberries in your dinner plans, include them in other dishes where you can avoid having them stick to your teeth.

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