February is Children's Dental Health Month, a good time to think about how your children's eating habits affect their teeth.
The right nutrition for healthy teeth starts with the Food Guide Pyramid. Although calcium helps build strong teeth and bones, many foods in the Food Guide Pyramid contain nutrients that help maintain a healthy smile. Choose snacks like fresh vegetables, fruits, yogurt or cheese.
Keep your teeth and gums healthy by brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing daily. Go easy on between-meal snacks. When you do snack, try to eat the snack at one time rather than nibbling on it over a long period. If possible, brush right after eating. If brushing is not possible, at least rinse your mouth well.
Here's a link to an online game for children all about dental health!
http://www.mouthpower.org/
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