Your Child’s Oral Care
Diet
Permanent Teeth
Sugary, acidic food and drinks are the ones to watch. Read food labels and choose foods and beverages that are low in added sugars. Many foods and drinks that you may not suspect can have added sugar.
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For general good health, foods that are recommended include:
- Milk, cheese, soybeans and tofu. These are all rich in calcium, which is good for teeth and bones.
- Fortified breakfast cereals, margarine and oily fish. All good sources of vitamin D, these foods will help keep up levels of calcium in the blood.
- Meat, fish, beans and green vegetables. High in iron, these foods are good for maintaining healthy blood.
- Fish is a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals while being low in saturated fat. Oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines are also full of beneficial Omega 3 acids.
- Citrus fruits (like oranges) have lots of vitamin C. But remember that this type of fruit is acidic, so while it’s OK to snack on fruit between meals, it should not be in excessive amounts. Fruit juice should be diluted with water (1 part juice to 10 parts water) and limited to mealtimes.
- Milk, margarine, butter, green vegetables, carrots and apricots all contain vitamin A to keep skin and vision healthy.