Teach Kids How to Eat Candy Wisely
Although Halloween is over, candy is still piled up in kids’ bags. There are a few steps that parents can follow to teach their children before they get too many cavities in their teeth because of candy.
First let’s see why candy is considered bad for teeth. Every time kids eat candy or other sweet stuff, the bacteria from the mouth acts on the sugar in the candy and produce acids. The acids attack the hard layer of enamel on the teeth. It is with repeated attacks of acids on the teeth that enamel breaks down resulting in holes in the teeth called cavities.
Parents should take the responsibility to teach kids how to eat candy wisely to minimize their damaging affect.Here are 6 steps to follow:
- Make the child brush or rinse the mouth after eating candy to dilute the acidic affect in the mouth.
- Allow children to eat small amount of candy after meals rather than eating frequently.
- Select candy that does not last in the mouth too long. For example, lollypops are the worst one, as kids would keep sucking it for a longer period of time and thus teeth are exposed to acidic affect for much longer time too.
- Replace candies with dry fruits sometimes.
- Allow them a limited number of candy they can eat each day.
- Teach children the importance of healthy teeth and how to protect them.
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Disclaimer…All the information given here is strictly for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional dental advice or treatment. Please visit your dentist for any dental problem.