Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Happiness: The Dental Connection!

There's nothing quite as beautiful as a child's smile!  With proper oral care at home and regular dental visits, children can reach adulthood without experiencing tooth decay or other health problems.

Your child's diet does impact their teeth!  Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth.  When combined with sugar from food and drinks, plaque bacteria produce acids that attack tooth enamel.  Repeated acid attacks can break down enamel and eventually result in tooth decay.

Frequent snacks in between meals expose teeth to repeated acid attacks.  For good dental health and overall health, be sure your child eats a balanced diet with foods from the major food groups.

Be mindful of the effects of frequent consumption of sugary beverages including juices, sodas and sports drinks and non-nutritious snack foods.  If your child needs a between-meal snack, choose nutritious foods and save sweets for mealtime.



Remember that February is National Children's Dental Health Month!  By consistently making healthy choices for nutrition, home care and regular dental visits, all children can grow up to enjoy that wonderful healthy smile that everyone enjoys seeing!

God Bless,
DRT

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