For Your Preteens
The bottom line for smiles that are healthy on the inside and out:
- Always brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes.
- Floss between your teeth daily.
- Avoid sugary and starchy snacks such as soda, potato chips, and candy.
- Wear a mouth guard when you’re playing sports or other recreational activities.
- Stay away from tobacco. Cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco all increase your risk for tobacco-related health problems. They also give you bad breath!
- Don’t pierce your lips or any part of your mouth since you could crack a tooth or worse if part of the jewelry breaks off in your mouth.
- See your dentist. Regular dental visits will help set you up to be Mouth Healthy for Life.
What to Eat:
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which encourages healthy eating, a healthy diet should include:- Fruits and vegetables. Combined these should be half of what you eat every day.
- Grains. Make sure at least half of the grains you eat are whole grains, such as oatmeal, whole wheat bread and brown rice.
- Dairy. Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy foods.
- Lean proteins. Make lean protein choices, such as lean beef, skinless poultry and fish. Try and vary your protein choices to include eggs, beans, peas and legumes, too. Eat at least 8 oz. of seafood a week.
- Snacking is hard to resist but you can do your mouth a favor by watching the amount of soda, juice or other sweetened beverages you drink.
- If you want a snack, try and choose something like fruit, low-fat cheese, yogurt or raw vegetables.
- If you chew gum, make sure it’s sugarless. Certain sugarless gums have earned the ADA Seal of Acceptance for helping prevent cavities by strengthening teeth. Look for the ADA Seal on the package.
You may also experience problems eating after your braces are tightened–teeth may feel sore. The first few days are the worst, so try eating softer foods such as scrambled eggs, oatmeal, pasta, smoothies, and soups until your mouth feels better.
Cosmetic dentist Dr.
Isidoros Mereos enjoys bettering the
lives of his patients through the practice of cosmetic dentistry at Precious
Smiles in the Miami Beach area. Our team looks forward to meeting with you
and developing a plan tailored to meet your individual needs. You can make an
appointment with our cosmetic dentist by calling our friendly staff at (305)
532-9114 or by visiting www.precioussmiles.com. Please don't hesitate to
contact Precious Smiles if you have any questions about cosmetic dentistry.
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