3 Ways Sugar Affects Your Child's Teeth
1. Decay 2. Decay 3. Decay Help your child avoid tooth decay by providing low sugar, healthy options for a snack disguised as a butterfly or caterpillar. Water or milk is a healthier alternative to soda or other fruit juices high in sugar. And take them to the dentist for their routine cleanings to allow any minor problems to be taken care of immediately. Routine cleanings will allow Dr. Fuller and his team to review any troubled areas where enamel may be wearing down. It can also allow them to take x-rays to see between the teeth and ensure there are not cavities brewing that they can’t see. Pediatric dentist, Dr. Cameron Fuller states, “The longer decay remains in your child’s mouth, the more problems it can create.”