How To Keep Healthy Teeth & Gums

Healthy Eating Habits

• Eat healthy and feed kids healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruit, bread, and meat.
• Control a “sweet tooth”. Avoid candy, cookies, and cake. Try apples, oranges, and bananas instead.
• Avoid sweet and sticky foods between meals.
• Drink milk for strong teeth and bones.

Oral Health Practices

• Do not smoke or chew tobacco.
• Brush your teeth at least 2 times a day. One time should be at bedtime.
• Floss every day to remove the food between your teeth.
• Take your children under 21 years of age to the dentist 2 times a year.
• Do not give your children soda pop or sweetened drinks in bottles or sippy cups.
• Give your children water instead of sugary drinks.
• Be sure to brush your teeth after eating candy, raisins, dried fruit, and sugary foods.