{"id":152,"date":"2019-08-23T18:40:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-23T18:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2020-09-21T12:35:48","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T12:35:48","slug":"how-sugary-drinks-can-harm-your-childs-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/23\/how-sugary-drinks-can-harm-your-childs-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sugary Drinks Can Harm Your Child\u2019s Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_16086529__1568310253_20704-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"little girl drinking juice\" class=\"wp-image-153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_16086529__1568310253_20704-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_16086529__1568310253_20704-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_16086529__1568310253_20704.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have a kid, you want what\u2019s best for them, including what\u2019s best for their little teeth. As it turns out, consuming beverages with high sugar content can be a lot more harmful than you may have realized. In May of 2017, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines on fruit juice consumption for the first time since 2001. Let\u2019s examine these guidelines and what they say about sugary juice\u2019s effect on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/pediatric-dentistry.html\">child\u2019s teeth.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the New Fruit Juice Guidelines?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new guidelines suggest that juice intake should be\nlimited, at most, to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>4 ounces a day for toddlers age 1-3<\/li><li>6 ounces daily for children age 4-6<\/li><li>8 ounces or 1 cup of the recommended 1 \u00bd to 2\ncups of fruit servings per day for children age 7-18 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They also advise that toddlers before the age of one not be\ngiven juice through a sippy cup. The constant exposure to sugars provides ample\nmaterial for bacteria in the mouth to feast on and create cavities. Infants can\nmeet their caloric needs through milk or formula up until the age of one. After\nthat, if you\u2019re going to feed them juice, do so in one sitting. Allowing them\nto sip sugar throughout the day increases their risk of tooth decay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Health Risks Do Sugary Drinks Carry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount of sugar in fruit juices can add up easily and\ncause many side effects, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Weight gain and obesity. <\/strong>Can lead to\nother issues over time like type 2 diabetes and bone problems. <\/li><li><strong>Heart disease.<\/strong> The constant supply of fat\nand sugar can damage blood vessels, leading to heart problems. <\/li><li><strong>Tooth decay.<\/strong> Sugar attracts bacteria to\nyour mouth which destroys tooth enamel and results in cavities. <\/li><li><strong>Fatty liver.<\/strong> Too much fat in the liver\nmeans it can\u2019t perform many of its functions. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can You Help Your Child Avoid Sugary Drinks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try out these tips to reduce your kid\u2019s sugar intake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Start young. <\/strong>If your child is under the\nage of one, only give them water and milk or formula. <\/li><li><strong>Stay hydrated.<\/strong> Make sure your child gets\ntheir recommended 6 to 8 cups of water daily. <\/li><li><strong>Add flavors.<\/strong> Put sugar-free flavoring in\nyour little one\u2019s water to make them more likely to drink it. <\/li><li><strong>Read labels.<\/strong> Be aware of the sugar\ncontent in your drinks. <\/li><li><strong>Avoid sports drinks.<\/strong> You might think they\ndo a great job of refueling after a game, but many of them contain too much\nsugar to be considered mouth healthy. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking care of your child\u2019s dental health is massively\nimportant, and limiting their intake of sugary drinks can make it much easier.\nAsk your dentist for more advice on keeping their little mouths healthy and\nhappy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Raj Gaur is a graduate of Rutgers Dental School, and has\naccrued more than 350 hours of continuing education courses. He loves solving\nhealth problems that can affect not only the mouth, but the entire body, such\nas consuming too much sugar. To learn more about how to eat a mouth healthy\ndiet, contact Dr. Gaur <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dixhillsdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a>\nor by calling (631) 673-8040. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you have a kid, you want what\u2019s best for them, including what\u2019s best for their little teeth. As it turns out, consuming beverages with high sugar content can be a lot more harmful than you may have realized. 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