Healthy teeth and gums start with good oral
hygiene habits. One of those habits is a good healthy diet for everyone in the
family. Watching what you eat is easy, but being diligent about what your
partner and your kids put in their mouths on a daily basis can be tough.
According to your Corona Dentist, there are
some things you can do to create healthy dietary habits even when the family isn’t
home.
Start with a Good Breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the
day. Start your family off with some hot cereal or a plate of bacon and eggs.
Skip the sugary cereals and opt for pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
Although they do contain sugar, it’s not the processed stuff you’ll find in
packaged breakfast cereals.
Snack time is the Right Time
If your kid’s friends are used to bags of
chips and Doritos at snack time your children don’t have to be part of the mix.
Pack after school snacks or fill the fridge with fruits and veggies, chunks of
cheese and some salami or lunchmeat. Pack a tuna salad and you can bet your
kids will be the most popular in the neighborhood.
Dinnertime means Healthy Eating
One of the best times the dinner table. It’s
a chance where everyone gets to sit down, enjoy each other’s company, and talk
about their day.
Make sure that you prepare healthy meals,
skip the urge for fast food, and enjoy the time with your family. Encourage
your kids and your partner to slow down, chew their food, and wait until
everyone is finished before excusing themselves from the table.
When it comes to healthy teeth and gums and
good oral hygiene don’t forget your diet and your dental checkups. Call your
Corona Dentist and schedule everyone’s dental checkup today.
