A Healthy Smile for the Fourth of July!
Jul 1st, 2010 by shellem
This weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations are full of parties, parades and food. Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a Beverly Hills Cosmetic Dentist, would like to suggest some healthy treats that are good for you and your teeth over the long Independence Day weekend.
At the family barbecue this weekend, look for foods with calcium and phosphorus, such as poultry, cheeses, milk, meats and nuts. These foods help to re-mineralize enamel in the teeth. Dr. Maddahi also recommends snacking on crunchy vegetables and fruits like carrots, apples and pears. Crunchy vegetables and fruits have a higher water content and help minimize the effect of sugars. These foods also aid in stimulating saliva production. As saliva bathes the teeth, it washes away the food particles and protects them against tooth decay.
This year as you are celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family celebrate your healthy smile by making healthy food choices.
