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If you want a top-notch smile and oral health, then you need to take good care of your teeth and gums. In addition to keeping up on oral hygiene and attending your dental checkups, you also need to have a healthy and balanced diet. This means you need to eat more tooth-healthy foods and avoid tooth-damaging foods. Our dentist, Dr. Mark Anderson, would like to test what you know about smile-healthy foods so you can have the healthy and balanced diet you need. We hope you learn something new!

1. True or False: Fruits and vegetables are very beneficial for the teeth.
A. True
B. False

2. True or False: Acidic foods and drinks can strengthen the tooth enamel.
A. True
B. False

3. True or False: Sugary foods and drinks promote cavity growth.
A. True
B. False

4. True or False: Dairy products don’t help the smile.
A. True
B. False

5. True or False: Apples can clean the teeth when you eat them.
A. True
B. False
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ANSWERS

1. A
2. B (They can wear away the tooth enamel)
3. A
4. B (Dairy products help the smile because they strengthen the teeth)
5. A

If you have any questions or if you would like to know more about smile-healthy foods in Fairfield, California, please contact Anderson Dental Care when you have the chance. Our dental team is happy to help you, so call (707) 425-0646 now!