Be aware of what is in your lunchbox!
Warning to parents.
A little meal-time forethought can go a long way towards maintaining a child's oral health and educational performance.
We want to remind parents to take care when packing a child's school lunch. It's no secret that poor nutritional habits in children are a serious problem in this country for their teeth and general health. Sugary treats like biscuits, cake, sweets and fruit snacks the sugar is consumed by the bacteria in the sticky plaque that constantly forms on teeth to generate acid, which can wear away enamel and cause tooth decay. Gooey or chewy sweets are particularly damaging because they spend a prolonged amount of time stuck to teeth. Sweets may provide a temporary jolt for children, but that sugar rush soon turns into a crash and children are left feeling lethargic. That is not the kind of mental state childrens need to be in to be attentive for afternoon classes. Limiting sugar intake will not only be good for children's teeth, but for their overall health. We need to send our children to school with healthy snacks like fresh fruit and veg, baked crisps or bread sticks.
At the end of a year, simple substitutions at snack time like replacing sugary drinks with water, or an apple and carrots instead of a chocolate bar, will add up to a lot of saved calories, a much healthier diet and healthier teeth. Almost all tooth decay can be prevented with a healthy diet, good toothbrushing habits, and regular visits to the dentist for preventive care.
For more advice please contact any of our team on 01548 852165 or emailinfo@absolute-dental.co.uk
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