How Sugar Impacts Your Child’s Smile
We all know that sugar can be damaging to the body, but do
you know how harmful it can be to your child’s smile? Decay can happen when
teeth enamel is attacked by acid. While sugar not only impacts your child’s overall
health and can be the difference between a healthy body and diabetes, sugar can
also be incredibly damaging to the smile.
The Average American consumes an average of 22 teaspoons of
sugar a day, but the recommendation for an adult is only 6 and is less than
that for a child. Once your little one consumes sugar, the substance stays on
the surface of their enamel. The longer the sugar remains on the surface of their
teeth the longer it mixes with the saliva that is in their mouth and then can
cause decay and cavities. It can soften
the tooth enamel causing them to be susceptible to decay for up to thirty
minutes after consuming food or drinks. Having your child drink water instead
of Gatorade, fruit juice, milk or other drinks, especially in the evening, can
ensure your child’s smile is healthier.
For more information
on how sugar can negatively impact your child’s smile, contact Dr. CameronFuller and his team.
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