{"id":1330,"date":"2022-07-21T05:35:44","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T05:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/cavities-the-most-common-childhood-disease\/"},"modified":"2022-07-21T05:35:44","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T05:35:44","slug":"cavities-the-most-common-childhood-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/cavities-the-most-common-childhood-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavities: The Most Common Childhood Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"

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40% OF KIDS WILL<\/b> develop at least one cavity by the time they turn eleven, which makes tooth decay the most common disease of childhood. That might seem scary, but parents can make a big difference, and that starts with understanding what causes cavities.<\/p>\n

Sugary Drinks Cause Cavities<\/h3>\n

One major culprit is sugary drinks. That doesn\u2019t just mean soda. We think of fruit juice as being healthier, but it\u2019s just as bad!<\/strong> And the worst way to drink it is by sipping it throughout the day. It\u2019s so harmful to the teeth that the results are called \u201cbottle rot.\u201d Baby bottle tooth decay can also happen with sippy cups and even breastfeeding!<\/p>\n

If a baby\u2019s gums and teeth aren\u2019t properly cleaned after feeding, the sugary milk residue left in their mouth increases the risk of tooth decay.<\/p>\n

So Do Sugary Snacks!<\/h3>\n

Sugar in solid form is a problem too. Most of the snacks kids tend to love most are loaded with sugar.<\/strong> If they\u2019re snacking on these sugary treats all day, then their saliva won\u2019t get a chance to wash the sugar away and neutralize the pH of their mouths. That means their teeth are constantly bathed in acid, leading to enamel erosion and decay.<\/p>\n

We recommend trading sugary snacks for sliced fruits and veggies, especially if your child needs the energy boost from a snack in between meals.<\/p>\n