This is the worst food for children's teeth, the dentist says
A 40-year dentistry leader explains why the worst food for children's teeth is different from that of adults!
If you are busyhaving dinner and packingluncheon for aback to school The crew, a national dentist at the national level reveals the list of foods that harm the dental health of children. What are the worst foods forkids"Teeth, with healthier alternatives? We have some answers - and you might be surprised!
Dr. Ronald Plotka, DDSis a dentist from the Boston region with more than four decades of experience, as well as Executive Director of the dental program at the Marian Courtyard and founder of Watchswatchers toothbrushes, designed with naturally antimicrobial antimicrobial silk hairs. The authority of dental wisdom, Dr. Plootka offers advice you think about healthy food options for your children this school year.
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Candy
You knew that this one came, but the scientific explanation of Plush for the reason why Candy can be so damaging for children's teeth serves as a significant reminder. When children eat candies, "the rapid production of acid can cause significant damage to the surface of the enamel, which leads to cavities," says Plotka.
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Dried fruit
When you put dry fruits in your child's lunch bag, you think you give them something good. Nutritionally, you are on the target; But Plotka explains why dried fruits are not the best for your children's teeth. "Although" better for you "option to Candy", "he says," dried fruits can stick to the teeth of the children, leading to the formation of the plate and subsequent cavities ".
We do not suggest that you should delete dried fruits for good, a particular type appears onThe only grocery list you need to eat healthy all week, nutrition experts say.
Heads-up: sweet treats are not the only guilty.
For years, sugar has been clearly demonstrated as a common factor in the development of cavities and dental caries. However, Plotka highlights a point that has been done in aexamination of studies Earlier this year: In addition to sugar,starch has also been systematically linked to cavities in children.
In this spirit, keep reading to learn what Plotka says is one of the worst foods for your child's teeth. (And for a diet choice that you might be surprised to learn, it's beneficial for teeth, readA major effect of drinking cranberry juice, a new study says.)
Potato chips
Shockedpotato chips on the list? Here's why, according to Plotka: "Potato chips are part of the food with the highest level of starch," he says. "This starch is very quickly decomposed into sugar. This sugar takes over too familiar acid production in the mouth, which leads to the destruction of children's enamel."
Do not miss the list of Plotka food suggest areBetter for oral health of the whole family.
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