The Pro’s & Con’s Of Bottled Water For Kids




When you are headed out for the day as the warmer weather hits, you may be reaching for the bottled water to keep you and your family hydrated. You may want to think again, bottled water may be causing your kids to miss out on a valuable mineral their teeth need in order to stay strong. Dr. Fuller recommends, “Utilize glass or reusable water bottles this summer in order to avoid this pitfall.” Here are the Pro’s and Con’s to store bought water.

Pro’s:
1.     Easy to grab
2.     Fits inside your purse or summer bag
3.     Can get different sizes of water depending on how long you are going to be out for the day.
4.     You know that the water is safe and doesn’t contain damaging water particles
5.     No need to keep and carry around with you.

Con’s:
1.     The plastic ends up in the landfill
2.     Your child may not be getting the fluoride they need to keep their teeth strong

Taking your own bottle:

3.     You can refill when you are out and don’t have to and purchase another water bottle
4.     Add your favorite fruit and vegetables and increase the health and the flavor of your water
5.     Having a refillable bottle means you can always have water no matter where you go.

No matter what choice you make, make sure your kids are drinking the allotted amount of water to help keep their teeth healthy this summer.
For more information, contact Dr. Fuller & his team.

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