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February 22, 2013
Fit Facts: Tooth and Consequence, Choosing the Best Foods for Healthy Mouths
Children's Dental Health Month is a time to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits help children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
And of course, caring for your mouth is as important as caring for the rest of your body. Cleaning teeth and gums removes plaque and plaque contains the harmful bacteria that can cause tooth decay.
But beyond cleaning, the foods you eat and beverages you drink can damage your teeth.
A healthy mouth does more for you than you might imagine. Your mouth lets you speak clearly, express your emotions, and eat a healthy diet by thoroughly chewing and tasting the foods you enjoy.
But tooth decay or gum disease can take a bite out of these abilities. Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases of childhood, with a quarter of 2 to 5 year-olds and half of kids 12 to 15 years old having one or more cavities.
Brush up on how the food and drink you put into your mouth can protect it, so that you can keep smiling.
The Bad Guys
These foods and drinks increase your risk of tooth decay:
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