1. Vitamin A
   Vitamin C
2. Vitamin D

Vitamin A is found in butter, carrots, broccoli, melons and peas.

1. Apples
   Broccoli
2. Tomatoes

Lycopene gives tomatoes their color; tomatoes are a key ingredient in red sauces.

1. Gouda
   Brie
2. Cottage

Hard and aged cheeses like Gouda may reduce the risk of decay.

1. Gnocchi
   Tortellini
2. Ravioli

Gnocchi is a traditional Italian pasta with a slew of regional varieties.

1. Raw fruits and vegetables
   Caramel candy
2. Egg noodles

Add raw fruits and vegetables to pasta for a delicious chilled salad.

1. Daily brushing and flossing
   A well-balanced diet
2. Meditation

Daily brushing, flossing and a balanced diet are essential to good oral health.

1. Gingivitis
   Tendonitis
2. Bursitis

A balanced diet works from the inside out to help prevent gingivitis.

1. Spicy or citrusy
   Sweet or sour
2. Tart or tangy

If you have sore gums, avoid spicy diablo sauces or anything with lemon or citrus.

1. Chocolate chip cookies
   Chicken noodle soup
2. Mac-and-cheese

The liquid broth and sodium (within limits) found in chicken noodle soup are good for you.

1. Oral cancer
   Lichen planus
2. Dental caries

Fruits and veggies contain antioxidants that may help prevent oral cancer.

1. Tortellini
   Ravioli
2. Farfalle

Farfalle is also known as bowtie pasta.

1. Calcium deposits
   Plaque
2. Flouride

Plaque build-up can lead to dental decay and gum disease.

1. Pasta fagioli
   Rigatoni
2. Pasta primavera

Primavera means "spring," the season when many fresh vegetables are available.

1. To the dentist
   To the tooth
2. With determination

Pasta cooked "al dente" should be tender but firm to the bite.

1. Nuts
   Cheese
2. Ice Cream

Aged or hard cheeses help neutralize acids.

1. Gum disease
   Headache
2. Toothache

In ancient times, garlic was believed to be a cure for many health problems, including toothaches.

1. Macaroni and cheese
   Grilled cheese
2. Spaghetti and meatballs

Mac-and-cheese is easy to make, plus the cheese offers several oral health benefits.

1. Spaghetti squash
   Cabbage
2. Celery

Spaghetti squash is delicious topped with butter, marinara or pesto.

1. Adrenaline
   Saliva
2. Sweat

Saliva aids digestion and helps break down food that gets caught in the teeth.

1. See a dentist
   Brush your teeth
2. Gargle and swish

Brushing your teeth after every meal helps prevent cavities.