{"id":111,"date":"2019-02-12T19:49:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T19:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lancasterfamilysmiles.com\/blog\/?p=111"},"modified":"2020-07-03T15:54:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-03T15:54:21","slug":"family-dentist-in-lacey-gives-tips-for-national-childrens-dental-health-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lancasterfamilysmiles.com\/blog\/family-dentist-in-lacey-gives-tips-for-national-childrens-dental-health-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Dentist In Lancaster Gives Tips For National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that an estimated 42% of children ages 2-11 have untreated cavities? Unfortunately, cavities not only affect your child\u2019s smile now but in the future as well. Since February is National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, it\u2019s a great time to learn about the importance of good oral health in the early years and how you can prevent problems from the start. Not only will you minimize the amount of dental work your child needs from a family dentist in Lancaster,<\/g>you\u2019ll<\/g> also help them have a healthy smile for life! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Your Child\u2019s Diet Affect Their Oral Health?  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your child\u2019s diet has a huge impact on their smile. And sugar\nis everywhere in our modern diets, which can have serious consequences to a\nchild\u2019s oral health and<\/em> general\nhealth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every time something sweet is consumed, acid is produced in\nthe mouth that wears away at the enamel. If sugar is eaten in high quantities\nor too frequently (or both), the risk of getting cavities is very high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how you can reduce the impact of sugar on your\nchild\u2019s teeth: <\/p>\n\n\n\n