Keeping a bright, cavity-free smile once your braces are off
is completely up to you.
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We all know brushing your teeth after you eat is
important, but practicing good eating habits and limiting the amount of sugary
foods will help keep your smile looking its best.
Make Good Choices
Many people choose to snack throughout the day in order to
keep their metabolism steady. But not all snacks are created equal and many
processed food snacks are not only bad for your health…they can wreak havoc on
your smile.
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One of the best ways to make sure you are eating “smile
approved” snacks is to only keep those snacks available. Admit it…you know that
if you had cookies in one hand and celery sticks in the other…you’re eating the
cookies. So make it easy on yourself and
get rid of all the unhealthy snacks and only keep healthy snacks around.
A good snack to keep around would be fibrous and crunchy
fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables, like carrots and pears, scrub
off some of the germs and bacteria that collect on your teeth while also
increasing your flow of saliva. Protein rich foods are also great because they
will give you the nutrients necessary for building strong teeth.
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Looking for that perfect snack? You can never go wrong with a nice apple. Apples are full of
the fiber that you need to keep both your teeth happy and your stomach full
without all of the added sugars that come with most other snacks. Other great snacks
options include cantaloupe, bananas, blueberries, cheese or yogurt.
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