Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health

Why do children suffer tooth decay?  In a word - FOOD! We have found in discussions with thousands of parents that most parents are not aware of the strong link between food their child eats and tooth decay. When asked what they think is the reason their child has decay, most parents will respond "poor brushing" or "not flossing". While everyone knows that these are important in maintaining good oral health, we also know that it is the diet which modifies the environment in the mouth and can create the PERFECT STORM of tooth decay. Frequent eating of foods high in carbohydrate helps decay causing bacteria to overgrow the so-called "good bacteria".  Diet is a highly personal habit shaped by family, culture and personal choice. There are no right or wrong diets. However, there are foods we know are more likely to cause decay. To help you, we have provided an information sheet which you can download by CLICKING on the link BELOW. This sheet provides examples of foods which we suggest you avoid or limit as well as foods which we know are "DENTAL HEALTHY".  Good eating!

Choosing Healthy Snacks For Your Child's Dental Health