We know that as a mother you are concerned about the dental health of your little one, in addition to taking him to the dentist from an early age, it is important that you keep in mind the foods that can cause cavities more easily so that you try to minimize his consumption, or when you remember that you have to brush your teeth immediately so that the food does not get stuck to the teeth, thus avoiding the dreaded cavities.
There are foods that you constantly feed your child that you think are harmless but are actually harmful to their little teeth. The same goes for drinks, you have to pay close attention to what your child drinks and it is important that you get him used to drinking natural water.
As you well know, foods with sugar are one of the main causes of the appearance of cavities, but they are not the only ones and remember that in addition to taking care of your child's diet, it is important that you establish brushing three times a day, one of the keys to oral hygiene for your little one. Now take note and be careful with these foods!
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Soft drinks are one of the worst enemies of your child's teeth.
Many children insist on drinking soda, either because they like bubbles, because they see older people doing it, or because they taste extremely sweet. The truth is that soft drinks due to the sugar they contain and citric acids seriously damage teeth. Get your child used to drink water from a young age instead of these artificially flavored drinks.
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Avoid candy and sticky candy.
Treats, especially sticky ones or gummies, it is preferable to avoid them as much as possible. They stick to the springs of children and it is really difficult to remove them. In fact, they resist brushing because they adhere strongly to the teeth. This type of goodies is better than not eat them.
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Be very careful with the amount of chocolate milk you give your child.
Giving chocolate milk to your child can be an excellent idea if you want him to drink milk, but the reality is that if he does it every day, especially if you give it to him in a bottle or if he doesn't brush his teeth after drinking it can be the beginning of cavities.
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Candy lollipops look harmless but they are not.
Many of us would think that there is nothing wrong with a child sucking on a lollipop. The problem is that many little ones tend to bite them, and it is here that we risk them acquiring cavities because the sweet remains stuck to their springs. So you know, if you give them a lollipop make sure they don't bite it.
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Pay special attention to processed juices.
We almost always believe that juices are an excellent food for our little ones because it is a good way for them to consume fruit. The truth is that most processed juices have added sugar that promotes cavity formation. It controls the intake of both natural and processed juices, due to the high sugar content that is bad for your teeth and also for the functioning of the body. Make sure once more that they brush their teeth after drinking.
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Starches made from white flour seem harmless but they are not.
We run away from sweets but forget that the starch from white flour, found in bread, french fries, cookies, and pasta, also damages our children's teeth because these starches remain in the mouth and they turn into simple sugar. It is best to opt for whole wheat and unrefined products if possible.
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The gummy vitamins are not as good as you thought.
They were probably recommended by your pediatrician and you thought they were the best idea to supplement the vitamins your child requires. The reality is that the gummy vitamins, like sticky treats, stick to your children's soles causing the dreaded cavities. Maybe it is good to explore another type of food supplement that is not a gummy type.
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Brownies and cookies are very difficult to brush.
Brownies and cookies are definitely part of our culture. The problem is that they are very difficult foods to remove from the small teeth of children. If you can't avoid them - from time to time - be sure to help your little one brush their teeth after consuming them.
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Watch out for junk food.
The processed food that our children often eat as snacks has the problem
that in addition to its high fat and salt content, they can get stuck between
the little teeth. If this happens for long periods of time, it is the perfect weather
for cavity formation, so pay attention to the snacks that your
little ones.
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How about cakes and cupcakes?
The cupcakes that are present in every social activity that we celebrate are also enemies of the teeth. Meringue is a lousy ingredient for your little one's dental hygiene. If sometimes you can't stop them from eating cake, at least make sure it brushes very well after eating it, their teeth will thank you.
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