{"id":194,"date":"2015-08-05T17:43:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T17:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malleydental.com\/blog\/?p=194"},"modified":"2023-11-28T17:43:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T17:43:26","slug":"understanding-dental-care-and-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakelanddentalcare.net\/blog\/2015\/08\/05\/understanding-dental-care-and-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Dental Care and Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many people don\u2019t know that dental care and nutrition go hand in hand, but it\u2019s true! Everything you eat affects your smile\u2019s strength, function, and health, and we are here to teach you about the best and worst foods for your teeth, gums, and underlying bone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The best foods and drinks for your smile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Water<br>\u2022 Milk<br>\u2022 Nuts<br>\u2022 Cheese<br>\u2022 Meat<br>\u2022 Firm or crunchy fruits<br>\u2022 Vegetables<br>\u2022 Sugar substitutes<br>\u2022 Sugar-free foods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The worst foods and drinks for your smile<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Candy, like jolly ranchers, sour patch kids, starburst, etc.<br>\u2022 Cookies<br>\u2022 Cake<br>\u2022 Bananas<br>\u2022 Raisins<br>\u2022 Dried fruits<br>\u2022 Muffins<br>\u2022 Potato chips<br>\u2022 Sugary juice<br>\u2022 Cough drops<br>\u2022 Soda<br>\u2022 French fries<br>\u2022 Pretzels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know about the best and worst foods and drinks for your smile, try improving your oral health by eating more of the good foods and less of the bad foods. Doing this will strengthen your oral health, reduce the chances of getting a cavity, and help you feel better about yourself. If you start being conscious about the foods and drinks you consume, you will have better oral results in no time. Please call our office today if you have any questions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people don\u2019t know that dental care and nutrition go hand in hand, but it\u2019s true! 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