3 Tips To Preventive Hygiene For Kids

Summer vacation is over for the kids and it’s time to get back to school, work activities and sports.  Back to school time can be hectic, but don’t let your child’s oral health be neglected.  Statics show that dental disease and tooth decay can cause pain which leads to missed school days and poor school performance. Here are some statistics:

·       children with tooth aches are 4 times more likely to have a lower grade than their classmates

·       children with poor oral health miss 6 school days per year

·       parents miss 2.5 days of work per year to care for children with dental problems

Here are some tips for kids to prevent dental disease and tooth decay:

1.     Limit sugar intake

·       stay away from juice boxes, sports drinks and sodas, they are all sugar and acidic

·       bacteria in the mouth live on sugar and excrete acid which leads to tooth decay

·       drink WATER, healthiest option

2.     Cheese is a healthy Snack

·       studies show cheese reduces the amount of cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth

·       cheese stimulates the production of saliva and helps to fight against tooth decay

3.     Xylitol

·       naturally occurring sugar found in fruits and vegetables

·       good sugar substitute, can be used for baking and a wide range of tasty treats

·       boost oral health by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria

·       eating or chewing gum with xylitol has been shown to reduce tooth decay

For more information on your kids and their back to school hygiene, contact Dr. Lee and her team today.