Red, white & blue!

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June 30th, 2015



The 4th of July is already this Saturday and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with Red, White and Blue snacks Summer 2015 Grin ! These tasty and sweet snacks will keep your smile healthy this holiday weekend!

Red Peppers:

Stock up on red peppers this 4th of July because this tasty vegetable has a great source of Vitamins A and C! Because red peppers have spent more time on the vine, they have 1.5 times more Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps maintain and repair bones, which include your teeth!

Cherries:

Fresh cherries are always a great snack, especially since it’s an excellent way to cut back on refined sugar. This sweet fruit is a good source of potassium and magnesium which supports mineral density. Not only do cherries satisfy your sweet tooth but it also helps reduce cancer risks and promotes heart health with the high levels of antioxidants! Load up on fresh cherries for the upcoming holiday but be careful not to bite down on the pits. You don’t want to crack your tooth and have a dental emergency over the holiday!

String Cheese:

This yummy snack is loaded with calcium and phosphates that helps keep teeth and bones strong!

Blueberries: Although small in size, these little snacks provide many nutritional benefits! Blueberries are rich in fiber which helps stimulate saliva flow. It also helps wash away cavity-causing bacteria away! This tasty snack also has a great source of antioxidants which is beneficial to oral health because it prevents gum disease!

Remember to brush your teeth thirty minutes are eating! You don’t want plaque to build up over the holiday weekend. If you don’t have a toothbrush on hand, clean those pearly white teeth by swishing water in your mouth! Have a wonderful 4th of July and remember to stay safe!