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Every 4th<\/sup> of July brings patriotic excitement and fun to the middle of summer, but this year can be even more special with a significant milestone for the whole family! Whether you go all out with a big gathering or have a simple family get-together before fireworks, no celebration would be complete without delicious snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you\u2019re not careful, your goodies can turn a fun day into a dental emergency<\/a>, like a cracked tooth or a painful cavity, for your child. Here are highly recommended snacks that can allow your child to enjoy the festivities and create lifelong memories of this momentous occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Watermelon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only is sweet watermelon perfectly in season during this time of year, but its water content makes up for its relatively low sugar. Kids love to munch on this fruit, and because of its hydrating properties, it\u2019s a healthy snack to have at the parade, party, or fireworks site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red, White, and Blue Parfaits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Other seasonal fruits like strawberries and blueberries can not only provide essential nutrients to your growing child but also serve as beautiful and tasty colors for a patriotic parfait. Add these to yogurt, a calcium-rich food with helpful bacteria, and you\u2019ve got a cool, crowd-pleasing snack!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you pack your cooler with snacks, make sure you put in cheese! Also containing calcium, cheese is another go-to food for kids and for celebrations because it is so yummy. Cheese has a lot of protein, which can help with sustained energy throughout the day, and it has calcium, which strengthens tooth enamel against cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child spends a lot of time outside on the 4th<\/sup> of July, you\u2019ll need to put on sunscreen and keep them hydrated. Although juice and sports drinks contain water, they also tend to be filled with sugar and acid, which both erode your child\u2019s enamel. Water tops the list as the most beneficial beverage your child can have both in terms of hydration and keeping their smile healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar-Free Gum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a meal, if you have hot dogs or other common foods, you can give your child a piece (or half) of sugar-free gum. Not only does gum create more saliva in your mouth, but it can attach to any bread or bun debris still in your child\u2019s mouth. As a result, their teeth remain cleaner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This July 4, give your child the freedom to focus on making memories, enjoying the festivities, and smiling without worries about dental harm or pain. Knowing your child is free to smile, be who they are, and do as they choose is why the 4th<\/sup> of July has been celebrated for the last 250 years, so have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash Park Pediatric Dentistry has served kids in the Denver area for years, helping infants all the way to teenagers with their dental needs. If your child experiences a dental emergency, we do everything we can to treat the issue on the same day as your phone call, and we keep our patients calm through personalized care and sedation if needed or wanted. If you have questions about diet or how to deal with dental emergencies, reach out to us online<\/a> or call our practice at 720-647-6310.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Every 4th of July brings patriotic excitement and fun to the middle of summer, but this year can be even more special with a significant milestone for the whole family! Whether you go all out with a big gathering or have a simple family get-together before fireworks, no celebration would be complete without delicious snacks. 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