Hey there, lunch-packing rockstars! The LHCD Smile Squad is here with some awesome tips to make your kids’ lunch boxes super tooth-friendly and fun. Let’s trade those sugar bugs for big, bright smiles!

Cool Drinks and Dairy Delights

• Water power: Swap juice boxes for water! It washes away food bits and keeps bodies cool with zero extra sugar.
• Cheese cubes: Fun to count, fun to eat, and great for strong teeth.
• Plain yogurt: Scoop in some fresh berries for a sweet and easy treat.

Crunchy and Munchy Snacks

• Apple slices: Sweet, crisp, and nature’s little toothbrush.
• Veggie sticks: Pack crunchy celery, baby carrots, and mini broccoli trees.
• Dip it: Add a little hummus to make crunching veggies a game.

Foods to Skip

• Juice and soda: Loaded with hidden sugar bugs.
• Flavored milk: Tastes sweet, but has extra sugar that teeth do not like.
• Fruit snacks: They stick to teeth like glue!

The Golden Rule

Healthy food builds a strong start, but daily brushing and flossing finish the job! Keep up the great work.