Benefits of Water



Water is an essential element to keep your children’s smile healthy. When your children consume food that is high in carbohydrates and run around and play all day, their mouths can dry out. Dry mouth can feel like a dry, sticky substance is coating their throat and mouth. Dry mouth can lead to dental decay and other serious dental problems.

Consuming water can help not only to rinse the holiday cookies and treats from their teeth but it can ensure that cavities and dental decay are not reeking habit. Dry mouth can be caused by a variety of foods, medication and lack of water consumption. Dehydration does not just impact their body but it can negatively impact their dental health for a long time.

If your child suffers from dry mouth, try having them consume fruits and vegetables with a high concentration of water. When they are drinking water, you can infuse their favorite fruit or vegetable to prompt water consumption. While fruit drinks and soda may seem more appealing, these will only serve to cause more of a problem for their smile.

 If your child is impacted with dry mouth, contact Dr. Fuller and his team today for more information and for a dental check-up to make sure there is not something more serious going on. 



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