{"id":236,"date":"2020-01-24T20:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T20:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/?p=236"},"modified":"2020-03-02T14:01:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-02T14:01:22","slug":"dentist-las-cruces-healthy-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/24\/dentist-las-cruces-healthy-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Want a Healthy Smile? Eat These Snacks!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_60841886__1582554525_80355-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in blue shirt eating apple\" class=\"wp-image-237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_60841886__1582554525_80355-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_60841886__1582554525_80355-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_60841886__1582554525_80355.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think about oral healthcare, you may picture yourself in your bathroom brushing and flossing your teeth. Of course, this is an integral part of maintaining a healthy smile, however there are other steps you can take to achieve amazing oral health. When it comes to the wellbeing of your smile, what you snack on matters. That\u2019s why your dentist in Las Cruces has included some easy snacking tips like what to eat and what not to eat for a great set of teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Wrong with Sugary Snacks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a simple fact that the snack of choice for many people\ncontains high levels of sugar. Whether it\u2019s cookies, cake, candy, soda, or other\nsugary foods, these snacks can dramatically increase your risk of tooth decay\nand cavities. Sugar interacts with the bacteria in your mouth to create acids\nwhich eat away at your smile\u2019s protective enamel. Additionally, fatty and\nstarchy foods like potato chips, crackers, and more will break down into\nsugars, affecting the health of your teeth in the same way. Of course, these\nsnacks taste great, but thankfully, there are some healthy alternatives you can\nincorporate into your diet to keep your smile in shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Snack Smarter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before picking out snacks at the store, think to yourself\nwhether or not that food will be good for your smile. Extra gooey or sticky\nitems tend to remain on your teeth for longer periods of time, putting you at\nhigher risk of decay. You should also be aware of when you\u2019re snacking. Eating\nthroughout the day without giving your mouth a break doesn\u2019t allow your saliva\nto naturally wash away bacteria and food debris, causing a higher chance of\ndecay. You should also watch out for late night snacking because you may fall\nasleep without brushing and flossing your teeth first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teeth-Healthy Treats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of chips, cookies, and soda, you can turn to fruits\nand veggies. Items like apples naturally scrub away plaque and bacteria from\nyour teeth, and they promote saliva flow to remove acids in your mouth. You\nshould also drink water instead of soda. Most tap water contains fluoride,\nwhich is a naturally occurring mineral that fights cavities and repairs slight\ndecay. Substituting water instead of sugary liquids that coat your smile can\nlower your risk of cavities dramatically. If you are going to indulge in some\nsweets, choose chocolate because it washes away from your smile easier than\ntreats like caramel, taffy, toffee, lollipops, and other sticky, chewy, or hard\ncandies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all need a snack from time to time, but by choosing\nwisely, we can save ourselves headaches down the road!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drs. Ray and Natalie Ortiz are a husband and wife team of\ndentists who understand that healthy smiles start with a good diet. However,\nthey also offer all of the services you need should cavities or decay affect\nyour teeth. For any questions, they can be reached through their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paintedskiesdental.com\/contact-our-office.html\">website<\/a>\nor by phone at (575) 521-8720. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think about oral healthcare, you may picture yourself in your bathroom brushing and flossing your teeth. 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