{"id":162,"date":"2019-08-27T18:05:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T18:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=162"},"modified":"2019-08-27T18:06:02","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T18:06:02","slug":"childrens-dentist-healthy-lunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zumbrofamilydental.com\/blog\/childrens-dentist-healthy-lunch\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing a Tooth-Friendly Lunch for School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The start of the new\nschool year means it\u2019s time to start thinking about what to pack in your child\u2019s\nlunch. Obviously, you want to make sure you\u2019re creating a healthy meal, but be\ncareful; some foods that are advertised as \u201chealthy\u201d are actually terrible for\nthe teeth. When it comes to school lunches, there are plenty of options that\nwill make your children\u2019s dentist smile \u2013 and others that can make them very\nnervous! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Foods to Include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dairy products such as milk and cheese are always an\nexcellent option when it comes to oral health. The calcium can stick to teeth\nand repair small amounts of damage; it can also make the jawbone stronger and\nless vulnerable to gum disease. Low-fat yogurt can be particularly beneficial because\nit contains a probiotic bacterium that can help fight against plaque buildup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crunchy fruits and vegetables \u2013 apples, carrots, celery and\nso on \u2013 can act as natural toothbrushes. Chewing them will scrub and remove\nplaque and food particles. Also, fruits such as oranges contain vitamin C,\nwhich helps protect the gums from the bleeding and swelling caused by scurvy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, spinach and other leafy vegetables contain a large number\nof antioxidants. These mix with the saliva to benefit the mouth in a variety of\nways, such as promoting healing and fighting gum disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foods to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of foods and drinks that are thought of as\nbeing healthy, but in reality they could be doing a lot of unseen damage.\nExamples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n