Burnsville Orthodontics Expert Reminds Students to Make Good Food Choices

Oct. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- SAVAGE, LAKEVILLE AND ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA - Lakeville and St. Paul MN braces professional Dr. Trudy Bonvino, who offers adult and pediatric orthodontics treatment, reminds students to make smart food choices for improved dental health now that they are back in school.

Grabbing real fruits instead of those chewy fruit-flavored snacks, and steering clear of sticky foods that can break orthodontic braces are a good idea, said Bonvino. Even if children aren't in teeth braces, these chewy, sticky foods are unhealthy for teeth because foods that stick to teeth when combined with saliva form an acid and can eventually lead to cavities.

"If you bring your lunch to school every day, remember that just because items are labeled on packaging as 'fruit snacks,' it doesn't mean they are fruit," said a Burnsville Orthodontics expert Dr. Bonvino (http://www.cosmoortho.com/).

Choosing healthy foods instead of unhealthy foods helps ensure a lasting, beautiful smile, she says. Good dental hygiene also helps. Portable toothbrushes are on the market today that include toothpaste in the brush, and are packaged in a fashion that makes them easy to stow in a purse, laptop case or backpack, she said. But if brushing after meals at school isn't possible and students aren't able to chew sugarless gum after a meal, avoiding chewy, sticky foods will go a long way toward promoting good oral health.

There also are foods that students should gravitate toward because they actually have a cleansing effect on the teeth. Apples and pears help keep plaque off teeth. Cauliflower, broccoli, carrots and cucumbers help remove particles of food from the mouth, which helps reduce plaque formation.

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To learn more about Cosmopolitan Orthodontics, call (952) 469-3333 or visit our blog: http://www.cosmoortho.com/blog/. Cosmopolitan is located at 17757 Juniper Path in Lakeville, and 8310 C.R. 42 in Savage.

About Cosmopolitan Orthodontics
Cosmopolitan Orthodontics opened on June 4, 2009 in Lakeville, MN, followed by a Savage location a year later. The facility features the latest in orthodontic technology. It is designed to provide an outstanding experience for patients and parents.
Bonvino, the orthodontist on staff (http://www.cosmoortho.com/about-dr-bonvino.php), is a Twin Cities native. She was drawn to a career in orthodontics because it combined her two greatest interests: art and science.

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Cosmopolitan Orthodontics is a LakevilleOrthodontic practice which benefits from one of the best Minnesota orthodontist, Dr. Trudy Bonvino. Dr. Trudy has graduated with great honors from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.