My children dont eat much candy, but they are still getting cavities. Why?
In our modern society, candy is not the only source of sugar. Different types of sugar are hidden in most processed foods. Liquid sugars in the form of pouch or box drinks. Solid sugars are in cookies, crackers, cereals, breads, etc., etc. The trick is all foods in moderation. Parents should set the example by having healthy food in the home and not storing junk foods or drinks. Parents should try to fix fresh vegetables and have fresh fruit for meals and encourage milk or 100% fruit juice. Limit soda to special occasions. Limit the amount of white colored foods , except cauliflower, these tend to be higher in sugar. Again, parents have to set the example: If you eat fresh, health foods and dont buy many processed foods your child will learn to eat these also. Our saliva buffers (neutralizes) acids produced by bacteria. The ph of our saliva must reach 5 for enamel to start softening. Some people have saliva with a high ph, such as 8 or 9. It is harder for these people to get cavities.
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