How Sugar Affects Your Child’s Teeth

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As soon as your child’s first teeth start to grow in, there are small sugar-loving microbes that can be found in their mouth.  Sugar can have a negative affect on your child’s oral health.  Wasatch Pediatric Dentistry is here to help you learn about the affects that sugar can have on your child’s teeth and how to best take care of them!

How Sugar Can Lead To Dental Decay

We have bacteria in our teeth that are helpful and aid in our digestion.  There is another type of bacteria in our mouths that eat the sugar that gets left on our teeth.  This results in plaque.  Plaque can start to build up over time and cause erosion of tooth enamel.  When left untreated, this can cause dental decay and potentially tooth loss.

How To Decrease The Effects Of Sugar

Cutting sugar out completely might be out of the picture, but there are a few ways to limit sweets and decrease the damage they can do to your children’s teeth.

  • Try to limit sugar consumption as much as possible, this includes soda or other sugary drinks.

  • After eating encourage your child to drink water to rinse their mouth.

  • Always help your kids brush their teeth after eating sugary foods.

  • Avoid sticky, sugary foods like candy when you can.

  • Use a fluoride toothpaste to help strengthen your child’s enamel.

  • Help your child floss to remove plaque and reduce bacteria from inbetween teeth.

Catch Tooth Decay Early

The best way to catch tooth decay early is to visit your pediatric dentist regularly.  You should see your dentist twice a year for an exam and cleaning.  Dr. Kurt and our team can catch cavities early on and get them treated before they can cause any permanent damage.  

Schedule an appointment with Wasatch Pediatric Dentistry today to make sure your child’s smile is healthy and happy!

Call Wasatch Pediatric Dentistry today! 435-999-0234

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