Love that healthy smile!

help keep your teeth happy with these tips

WRITER Dr. Andrew Rivers

People who have jobs working outside in the sun are more prone to developing lip cancer and should use a lip UV protection.

Are your young ones in sports? Make a mouth guard part of their uniform. Mouth guards usually cover your upper teeth and protect your teeth, lips, tongue, face and jaw against injuries.

Vitamin C is great for your teeth and body overall. It is found in many citrus fruits. Be sure to eat these fruits with a meal or rinse with water after you consume them as they are acidic and can damage your teeth.

Cheese is a great snack for your children’s teeth. It is packed with calcium and helps stimulate salivary flow that disrupts the development of cavities.

If you can’t find your floss during the day, opt for Mother Nature’s toothbrush. Hard, crunchy foods, such as carrots and apples, can clean your teeth naturally.

Rinse out your mouth with mouthwash, or at least water, after every meal. This practice will help kill germs and prevent others from knowing you had onions on our sandwich!

Oakley’s family shares these lessons learned for families on their website: Food allergy reaction symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, can often be mistaken for asthma symptoms. Asthma is a cofactor that affects the severity of a food allergy reaction. Exercise is described as a cofactor, as well as extreme air temperatures. Consuming the allergen on an empty stomach may affect the severity of a reaction. Prior food allergy reactions are not necessarily indicative of future reactions’ severity. Read labels, every time. If there is no label, like with a food product from a gift basket, do not take a risk. Learn more about Oakley and the mission of RSFO at https://www.redsneakers.org.

If you or someone you know has an allergy, please consult with a primary care physician to better understand the condition and what is best for you. This information is provided as an educational guide. As always, please seek the guidance of a medical provider.