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With the summer months finally in full effect, it’s time to cool off, relax, and enjoy some well-deserved vacation time. When it comes to snacking, however, it’s still extremely important to make sure you’re keeping your oral health in mind. We’ve put together a list of our top 5 favorite healthy summer snacks that will keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong all summer long!
Fruit Kabobs
What better way to serve up a healthy fruity snack than on a stick? This snack is great because not only is it packed with awesome vitamins that help keep your gums and teeth strong, but it’s also fun to eat!
Smoothie Pops
This is another super easy way to enjoy a cool snack during the summer while still maintaining a great smile. All you need to do is blend up some of your favorite fruits and pour the liquid into a smoothie mold. Throw the mold in the freezer and a few hours later you’re left with one of the best, healthy summer snacks you could ask for!
Popcorn
Believe it or not, popcorn is one of the easiest snacks you could make that actually helps keep your teeth strong. With a large amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals, popcorn is one of the few “junk food” snacks that can help keep your teeth healthy and strong. Just don’t forget to floss out those pesky kernels that get stuck between your teeth!
Cheese Cubes
Cheese cubes are great because you can buy them as is from your local supermarket and get to snacking right away! The calcium in cheese helps to rebuild the enamel that makes up your teeth, so chew on some cheese cubes and help your teeth stay strong all summer!
Water!
Now, this might not be a snack, but when the summer months get a little too heated, it’s extremely important to make sure that you’re keeping hydrated. Water not only helps to cool you off, it’s a great way to make sure your mouth is rinsed as it helps your mouth to naturally salivate.
