High Fiber Foods

 Do you know which foods are considered high fiber foods that enhance the health of your child’s teeth?
                                            
Apples
Raspberries 
Pears
Legumes
Berries
Green peas
Almonds
Grains
Brown rice
Mango  




“You don’t have to disguise that bland bran muffin at breakfast to get your daughter to eat high fiber foods,” says Dr. Cameron Fuller. “There are plenty of other choices that are healthy choices your kids will love.”

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  1. UnknownJune 27, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    I appreciate you sharing this info! I've been wanting to find a quality dentist that can look at some of my back teeth, but I don't know what to look for in a good dentist. This helped a ton though, and I feel confident that I'll find one soon.

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  2. UnknownJune 29, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Your welcome Jason,
    I am glad that you found this information helpful.

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