{"id":807,"date":"2020-01-14T06:50:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T06:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=807"},"modified":"2020-01-31T06:51:30","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T06:51:30","slug":"three-activities-that-cause-the-most-cavities-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/three-activities-that-cause-the-most-cavities-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Activities That Cause the Most Cavities in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases\nin the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,\n20% of children between the ages of 5 and 11 have at least one untreated cavity.\nEven in baby teeth, tooth decay that\u2019s allowed to progress will eventually\nbecome painful and can influence your child\u2019s nutrition, speaking patterns, and\npermanent tooth development. Thankfully, the right healthy habits can easily protect\nyour son or daughter\u2019s smile. Read on as your dentist in Norman<\/a>\nbreaks down the top three factors that cause cavities in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Bad Dental Routines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Regular dental care is the best way for anyone to keep their\nteeth strong and healthy. Getting your son or daughter to stick to a great\ndental routine can be a challenge, especially since the American Academy of Pediatric\nDentistry recommends brushing for a full two minutes twice a day! However,\nsetting up this important habit early in their life prevents cavities in the short\nrun as well as protects them from other oral health issues like gum disease\nlater in life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get your child excited about dental healthcare, try getting\nthem a toothbrush with their favorite cartoon character on it and toothpaste in\na fun flavor like watermelon. Make sure you\u2019re setting a good example by\nkeeping up your own great dental routine as well! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugary Diets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it\u2019s common knowledge, do you know how <\/em>sugar\ncauses tooth decay? Natural bacteria inside the mouth feeds off of the sugar in\nyour child\u2019s foods and drinks, creating a harmful acid. Since the enamel of baby\nteeth isn\u2019t as strong as permanent teeth, this acid can quickly eat through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try swapping out those sugary snacks for tooth-friendly\nfoods that can improve your child\u2019s oral health as they munch. Foods like\nyogurt, cheese, crunchy vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs all work to strengthen\nenamel and protect teeth. Remember, healthy snacks every day keep the cavities\naway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Enough Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that a glass of juice can have just as much\nsugar as a can of soda? Unfortunately, many popular drinks for kids are full of\nsugars and acids that are bad for their teeth. Drinking water isn\u2019t just a\nhealthy alternative; it\u2019s a great way to keep your child\u2019s mouth healthy! Most\ntap water contains fluoride, which strengthens children\u2019s teeth as they develop.\nStaying hydrated also allows more saliva to wash away any lingering sugars and\nbacteria throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though tooth decay is very common in children, it can\nbe prevented. When you encourage healthy habits like the ones above, you help\nto set your child up for a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Bobby J. Carmen is proud to offer excellent dental healthcare\nfor the whole family. With three children of his own, he understands that\nspecialized and friendly treatment is important as they begin to learn about their\noral health. He agrees with the American Dental Association\u2019s recommendation\nthat a child should have their first dental checkup by their first birthday. If\nyou\u2019d like to know more about how to keep your son or daughter\u2019s smile\ncavity-free, he can be reached at his website<\/a> or at (405)\n364-2200. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20% of children between the ages of 5 and 11 have at least one untreated cavity. Even in baby teeth, tooth decay that\u2019s allowed to progress will eventually become painful and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=807"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":809,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/807\/revisions\/809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}