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An Apple A Day May Keep the Dentist Away

3/28/2021

 
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You must have heard about the famous adage that “an apple a day keeps a doctor away.” But you may be wondering whether the same reasoning applies to the dentists too. Well, this can be true to some extent, especially for the kids’ preventive dentistry. Not that apples have any healing capability or something, but apples can be an excellent substitute for desserts, cakes, or cookies. Apples have a naturally sweet and hydrating taste that can satisfy the craving for those sugary foods without inviting the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

Avoid the Sugary Delights

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A proper dietary habit is crucial for maintaining a healthy smile. The preventive dentistry in Bellevue says that sweet foods like candies, chewing gums, sugary snacks aggravate tooth decay in children, as they have a natural inclination to these kinds of foods and have a greater risk for developing dental cavities. These foods stay stuck on the teeth for a long time, which turns into an acidic substance that erodes the tooth enamel creating dental cavities. Moreover, these sweet snacks are loaded with a lot of calories without any nutritional value.

Apples and a Healthy Mouth

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It is needless to say that fruits and other natural sources of food are always a better option than any packaged or artificially processed food. The kids’ dentistry experts recommend that whenever your child craves any sweet snack, instead of buying them some candies or chewy gums, hand them an apple. It will not only satisfy the sweet craving, but apples can also boost some energy in your kid. It also helps in freshening the breath. 
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You would be surprised to know that the crunchy and fresh apples are also capable of scrubbing the bacteria and even the plaques off the surface of your teeth, reducing the possibilities of bad breath. Thus, this fruit can also be helpful as a natural cleanser and mouth freshener.
A well-hydrated mouth is another sign of a healthy mouth. Pediatric specialists explain that eating an apple can be a very healthy habit for always maintaining a healthy hydration level in your mouth. When your kids have an apple, it will stimulate the salivary glands in his/her mouth and secrete more saliva. It can wash away the sugar and acids to stop the process of tooth decay or gum diseases.

Prevention is Better than Cure

If you want to avoid hazardous and critical dental treatments, it is better that you follow a proper oral health-care routine. Incorporating apples and vegetables in your child’s dietary plan can be beneficial for preventive pediatric dentistry. Having a healthy diet plan and regular dental checkups would be enough for maintaining better oral hygiene for a lifetime for your child.

​Every Mint Kids Patient is aware of the importance of maintaining a proper diet plan. Parents of school-going children should consider the natural processes of maintaining better oral health over artificial treatments. Give a visit to their clinic to know more about a healthier smile for your kid.

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