You might think that since your children lose their entire mouth of teeth to the tooth fairy before adulthood that being concerned about damaging those baby teeth is a waste of time. In fact, nothing can be further from the truth. Cavities and tooth decay are painful at any age, and chances are the dental hygiene habits your kids develop early will stick with them throughout their adult lives. While brushing and flossing are obviously important, the foods and drinks your children take in have just as much to do with the health of their mouths. The younger your kids, the more susceptible their teeth are to decay. So try your best to help them avoid food and drinks that can damage their teeth.

Sodas are some of the biggest culprits behind tooth decay. Dark sodas can stain your kids’ teeth, while the sugar content and the acidity can slowly erode their enamel. But did you know that clear sodas are actually worse for your kids? Ginger ale, Sprite and those other light sodas have higher concentrations of ascorbic and citric acids [Read more…]