3 Steps You Can Take To Avoid Your Children Drinking Sugar Filled Drinks






As the holidays are upon us, you may be gearing up for Halloween, family get togethers, pies and sugary drinks. But the more sugar that your child consumes, the harder it is for them to keep their smile healthy. Dr. Cameron Fuller and his team regularly see children whose teeth are badly damaged from the impact of too much sugar. Here are 3 tips to help your children avoid high sugar drinks and keep their smile healthy for a lifetime.

1.     Always carry water. You are more likely to get a soda or a drink that is unhealthy if they are really, really thirsty. Having water always available can remove the temptation to purchase high sugar drinks.
2.     Avoid purchasing high sugar drinks and having them in your home. Your children will reach for what is easy when they are thirsty. If you do not have anything other than water or milk in the fridge, it makes it an easy choice.
3.     Do not have your children drink fruit juices or Kool-aide in their bottle. The sugar they are consuming in those drinks tends to stay on their teeth, which creates more problems. 

For more information on keeping your child’s smile healthy. Contact Dr. Fuller and his team today!

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