How diet impacts your child's teeth




"Fruits and vegetables are not only important for your child’s overall health," Dr. Cameron Fuller at Redlands Pediatric Dental says, “it is critical for healthy teeth.” Carbohydrates, starches and processed sugars stick to the enamel on your child’s teeth increasing their risk of tooth decay. Fruits and vegetables are better for their teeth because they tend to have a higher concentration of water with a lower amount of sugar. Dr. Fuller highly recommends cucumbers and melons because they contain even more water than other fruits.

While your packing your child’s lunch for the day it is recommended to attempt to stay away from thicker fruits and vegetables such as bananas. Not only are they higher in sugar they tend to stick to the teeth. The longer a substance is stuck to the teeth the more it becomes a hot bed for bacteria, which can lead to tooth decay.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends packing a slice of cheese as a healthy snack or lunch item. Cheese has numerous benefits for teeth, including an increase in the amount of saliva in the mouth. More saliva in the mouth will help to wash away stubborn food items stuck on the teeth.

Sticky foods such as granola and oatmeal stay on children’s teeth longer and they decrease saliva production. The team at Pediatric Dentististry of Redlands suggests your child avoids these types of food at lunch or other times when they will be unable to brush their teeth immediately. 

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