What is a “tooth healthy” diet?
A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, fish, and eggs will go a long way toward developing overall health. The most common risk factor for children’s decay is the amount of liquid sugar they drink. The most common drinks that we see at our office include juice (both 100% fruit juice and others), sports drinks (Gatorade), chocolate milk, ‘kids drinks’ such as Sunny Delight, and soda. Some healthy alternatives to these drinks that most children will like include sugar-free Kool-Aid, milk, or unsweetened soy and rice milk.
A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, fish, and eggs will go a long way toward developing overall health. The most common risk factor for children’s decay is the amount of liquid sugar they drink. The most common drinks that we see at our office include juice (both 100% fruit juice and others), sports drinks (Gatorade), chocolate milk, ‘kids drinks’ such as Sunny Delight, and soda.Some healthy alternatives to these drinks that most children will like include sugar-free Kool-Aid, milk, or unsweetened soy and rice milk.
A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, fish, and eggs will go a long way toward developing overall health. Many of the more conveniently prepared and packaged snacks and drinks today have high fructose corn syrup listed as one of the first few ingredients on the label. Limiting these types of snacks between meals is helpful in reducing the incidence of cavities. The most common risk factor for children’s decay is the amount of liquid sugar they drink. The most common drinks that we see at our office include juice (both 100% fruit juice and others), sports drinks (Gatorade), chocolate milk, ‘kids drinks’ (Sunny Delight), and soda. Limit juices and milk to mealtimes and in between meals offer water.
A balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, fish and eggs will go along way toward developing overall health. Also, limiting sugars and starches will greatly protect your child’s teeth from decay. If you are concerned about your child’s eating habits, please discuss this with us during your child’s exam.
