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4 Foods for a Healthier Smile
All dentists agree: a healthy body starts with a healthy mouth.
Everyone is familiar with the saying: "You are what you eat." How about: "You are what you eat and so are your teeth"?
That's the message the Michigan Dental Association (MDA) tries to convey to parents and children.
According to the MDA, these types of foods lead to strong, healthy teeth:
1. Fruits and vegetables
Make them half of your daily diet.2. Grains
Whole grains are best, like oatmeal, whole wheat bread and brown rice.3. Dairy
Go with low-fat or fat-free dairy. Also, try soy products.4. Lean proteins
Choose lean beaf, chicken without skin, or fish. Eggs, beans, peas, nuts and seeds are all good protein choices, too.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
