Jenna Coombs Dental experts will tell you that genetics, good dental hygiene and fluoride treatments will result in healthy teeth and gums. In addition, one of the most important actions you can take to maintain oral health is to eat and drink a healthy diet. Added sugar in our diet is the major culprit that causes cavities. We can find those added sugars everywhere; drinks, breads, crackers and most prepackaged foods. The one thing that we like to stress here at MCHD Dentistry is that we don’t have to cut out all “bad” foods and drinks, but it’s important to not have them too frequently. It’s also always easy to pair foods together to reduce the risk- such as pairing a fruit dip that contains sugar with a crunchy “cleansing” apple. Navigating the supermarket for healthy options can be somewhat treacherous, so why not have a few recipes that not only taste great but are good for your mouth too.
Check out these mouth friendly recipes!
Banana “Ice Cream”
This recipe provides the cool, creamy sweetness of ice cream – without any added sugar.
Ingredients:
2-3 ripe bananas (yep, that’s it!)
Directions:
Peel bananas and cut them into small slices. Freeze them for 1-2 hours, then place them in a blender and blend until creamy. Scoop and serve! Once you’ve tried the “original” flavor, experiment with healthy add-ins like peanut butter, strawberries or dark chocolate. (Consider if your add-ins contain sugar, and keep them to a minimum.)
How about something for the fall time of year that is quickly approaching?
“Caramel” Yogurt Dip
Crunchy apples are a great snack for teeth, but sticky candy coatings and sugary dips can be a risk to your oral health. Try our recipe for “caramel” yogurt dip – a tasty way to enjoy fall flavors without compromising your teeth.
Ingredients:
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp agave syrup or honey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 6-oz container of plain yogurt
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
Combine the salt, syrup and sugar in a small saucepan and heat on low until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt and vanilla. Allow to cool. Now dip away! For a thicker dip, refrigerate overnight.
Don't forget to brush your teeth two times per day, floss once per day and see your dentist 2 times per year!
Check out these mouth friendly recipes!
Banana “Ice Cream”
This recipe provides the cool, creamy sweetness of ice cream – without any added sugar.
Ingredients:
2-3 ripe bananas (yep, that’s it!)
Directions:
Peel bananas and cut them into small slices. Freeze them for 1-2 hours, then place them in a blender and blend until creamy. Scoop and serve! Once you’ve tried the “original” flavor, experiment with healthy add-ins like peanut butter, strawberries or dark chocolate. (Consider if your add-ins contain sugar, and keep them to a minimum.)
How about something for the fall time of year that is quickly approaching?
“Caramel” Yogurt Dip
Crunchy apples are a great snack for teeth, but sticky candy coatings and sugary dips can be a risk to your oral health. Try our recipe for “caramel” yogurt dip – a tasty way to enjoy fall flavors without compromising your teeth.
Ingredients:
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp agave syrup or honey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 6-oz container of plain yogurt
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
Combine the salt, syrup and sugar in a small saucepan and heat on low until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt and vanilla. Allow to cool. Now dip away! For a thicker dip, refrigerate overnight.
Don't forget to brush your teeth two times per day, floss once per day and see your dentist 2 times per year!
