Lifestyle
Lifestyle tips for healthy teeth (body, and mind!)
Taking care of your general health as well as your oral (mouth, teeth and gums) health is the key to making the most of your smile.
You can help to keep your teeth healthy by brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and having regular check-ups with your dentist. But don’t forget diet, smoking and drinking alcohol also have an effect on dental health.
Imagine what an impact a few simple changes in the right direction would have, not just on your teeth, but your body and mind too.
Have a look at our ever-changing tips below:
OUR GUIDES TO TAKING CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN’S TEETH
GET FIT!
If you don’t know where to start but you do want to get fit or fitter, then have a look at the NHS Livewell link below to get you off on the right foot:
Click here to view the NHS Live Well
HEALTHY EATING IDEA FOR KIDS AND ADULTS ALIKE
Recipes for Adults and Kids
It’s always hard to get a healthy meals that both Adults and Kids will love so here are ideas from the NHS. https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/recipes/dinner/
Desserts don’t have to be full of sugar. Here are some low sugar dessert recipes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/collections/low-sugar_desserts
If you get hungry between meals, reach for the more ‘tooth kind’ snacks such as: Cheese, celery, carrot sticks, apples, nuts, bananas.
Water is the best drink to have if you’re looking after your teeth – still water, not fizzy!
Smoothies are packed full of sugar but as a treat try looking at recipes for Watermelon smoothies as Watermelon has more water content and less acidity than many other fruits.
Enjoy!
