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Healthy
eating habits lead to healthy teeth. Children should eat a variety
of foods from the five major food groups. Most snacks that children
eat can lead to cavity formation. Frequency and duration of snacking
play a role in tooth decay. Children who drink constantly from a
sippy cup or who snack frequently have a greater chance for
developing cavities. Bacteria in dental plaque eat simple sugars and
produce acids, which attack tooth enamel. When a child is constantly
drinking or eating, the attack on their enamel is continuous and
will lead to significant tooth decay. Offer your child snacks of
nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, low-fat yogurt, and
low-fat cheese, which are healthier and better for your child’s
teeth.
Diet and Dental Health
In Colorado Springs Colorado and the surrounding
Black Forest - Monument - Woodland Park - Palmer Lake CO areas.
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