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Drinks That May Not Be The Best For Your Children’s Teeth

June 7, 2023

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Michael Royse @ 6:42 am
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A lot of the time, it can be really hard to get kids to eat or drink just about anything. They’re particular, which leads parents to often lean on some staples that they’re sure their kids will like.

However, this can unfortunately lead to kids drinking a lot of liquids that aren’t so good for their teeth.  One 2018 study conducted by the UConn Center for Food Policy and Obesity found that 62% of children’s drink sales were heavily sweetened, which spells disaster for their oral health.

If you want to help your child drink something a little more healthy, here’s what to avoid and what you should urge them toward instead.

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