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Special diet for your smile:
Stick to “smile-friendly” vegetables, such as beets, broccoli, carrots, celery, eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes and green beans. Limit dishes prepared with potatoes, squash, and corn, which are known to be acidifying, and can contribute to increased bacteria in the mouth.
Got a sweet-tooth? Reach for fresh fruit, such as apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, peaches, strawberries, even dark chocolate, which are all alkalinizing. Avoid canned or glazed fruits, which can be acidifying and also high in sugar, this can lead to plaque build-up.
Eat almonds, flaxseed and pumpkin seeds, which are all healthy, alkalinizing nuts that taste great and are good for you. Limit your intake of cashews, peanuts, pecans and walnuts, as these nuts can be challenging for your teeth since they have high acid levels.
Enjoy fresh and unsweetened fruit juices, regular and herbal teas, vegetable juices, and of course, plenty of water. Limit your alcohol intake and try mixing it with a healthy juice when you do indulge. Whenever possible avoid soda, which is one of the biggest offenders for tooth decay and weight gain.
Try the Dr. Jonathan B. Levine and Associates "Special Diet for Your Smile"!
Have only alkalinizing foods for 3 days, take a multivitamin, cut down on animal-protein intake, do not eat red meat, substitute sugar with stevia (the only alkalinizing sweetener) and as always practice good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing at least twice a day. Include 40 minutes of exercise each day, do a good deed for someone unsuspecting and then report back to me. I am sure you will feel better, have more energy and smile more often!
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Summer is here, more reason to smile! This time of year brings cook-outs, indulging in barbecues and burgers, drinking fruit and alcoholic beverages and enjoying frequent late nights out. Sounds like fun (and it is!) just be sure to balance your life by keeping a close eye on your scale and committing to a healthy lifestyle of eating right, sleeping well and staying fit. Whatever your motivation, beach body and bikinis, cycling, hiking or running that last mile remember to take every step to stay healthy and hydrated giving you more energy and even more reasons to smile.
Keep our smile-friendly tips in mind and have a bright, healthy and beautiful summer! If you have any questions or to schedule an appointment please call us at (212) 734-6111 or email 
February is the time for hitting the slopes, working on New Year's resolutions, sharing the love on Valentine's Day with flowers, cards and chocolate, loving life. But it is cold outside with harsh winds and snowy days. These winter weather factors mean less sunlight, dry indoor heat and increasing chapped, cracked lips. Is that you? Here are a few pointers to help keep your lips moist and in kissable shape. February is the time for hitting the slopes, working on New Year's resolutions, sharing the love on Valentine's Day with flowers, cards and chocolate, loving life. But it is cold outside with harsh winds and snowy days. These winter weather factors mean less sunlight, dry indoor heat and increasing chapped, cracked lips. Is that you? Here are a few pointers to help keep your lips moist and in kissable shape. 