{"id":165,"date":"2021-07-31T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-31T14:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2021-08-12T14:24:10","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T14:24:10","slug":"the-link-between-childrens-cavities-and-sugary-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ridgepointedental.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/31\/the-link-between-childrens-cavities-and-sugary-drinks\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavity Culprits: Why Your Child\u2019s Favorite Drinks May Be the Cause of Their Cavities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Healthy teeth and gums help your child smile confidently, chew properly, and speak clearly. That\u2019s why dentists emphasize the importance of a solid oral hygiene routine from a young age. While brushing, flossing, and visiting their dentist every six months is a great place to start, there is another crucial component parents often forget: limiting their child\u2019s sugar consumption. After all, many drinks on the market that are targeted to children aren\u2019t as healthy as they seem. With this in mind, here\u2019s what you need to know when it comes to children\u2019s cavities<\/a> and sugary drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Prevalence of Tooth Decay in Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that 90% of Americans have had at least one cavity by their 21st<\/sup> birthday? Yikes! As such, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have deemed tooth decay one of the most common chronic childhood diseases. To protect your little one\u2019s growing smile from this serious dental problem, it\u2019s of the utmost importance that you learn all about the common culprits and put a solid prevention plan in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could the Drinks Your Child Loves Be to Blame?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Over the past few decades, there has been a huge push for parents (and Americans in general) to read the labels on the products they buy. Many popular, not-so-healthy brands adapted by switching up their labels, not their ingredients. As a result, roughly 60% of beverages marketed towards children contain added sugar that can cause cavities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Children\u2019s Dental Care Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that cavities are largely preventable with the right prevention tactics in place. With this in mind, help your child follow the below dental care best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n