{"id":213,"date":"2019-09-19T12:57:18","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T12:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=213"},"modified":"2019-10-01T12:57:28","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T12:57:28","slug":"best-foods-nutrition-pediatric-dentist-in-midland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midlandkidsdentist.com\/blog\/best-foods-nutrition-pediatric-dentist-in-midland\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Mouth-Healthy Foods to Pack in Your Child\u2019s Lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With the new school year starting, it\u2019s important to figure out what to pack for your child\u2019s lunch. There are a lot of options out there that seem healthy \u2013 like granola bars and dried fruit \u2013 that can actually be harmful to your kid\u2019s teeth. Fortunately, a pediatric dentist in Midland is here to present you with 5 mouth-healthy<\/a> foods to pack in your little one\u2019s lunch this school year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Yogurt <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our mouths are home to lots of bacteria, both helpful and\ndetrimental. Yogurt contains good bacteria to help fight the bad ones that can\ncause tooth decay and gum disease. Just make sure to pick a low-sugar, or\nbetter yet, sugar-free variety to help make your child\u2019s pearly whites\nstronger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Cheese and Milk <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Starchy foods like bread and potato chips, as well as sugary\nsnacks, cause bacteria in your child\u2019s mouth to break down those foods into\ncavity-causing acid. When your child eats cheese or drinks milk, it lowers acid\nlevels as well as the risk of tooth decay. Milk and cheese are also high in\ncalcium, phosphate, and vitamin D, which work together to help strengthen tooth\nenamel and fight against cavities. They also make the bones surrounding the\nteeth stronger, making your kid more resistant to gum disease later in life.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Raw Vegetables <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The act of chewing raw veggies naturally scrapes away plaque\nthat has built up between meals or that your child missed while brushing. Advise\nyour kid to chew each bite slowly and completely. Some examples of good\n\u201cchewing foods\u201d include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n