{"id":182,"date":"2022-07-13T18:43:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T18:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/?p=182"},"modified":"2022-07-13T18:43:47","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T18:43:47","slug":"how-juice-affects-your-childs-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kids-dentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/07\/13\/how-juice-affects-your-childs-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How Juice Affects Your Child\u2019s Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cavities are prevalent, but did you know that more than 50% of children<\/a> will experience tooth decay before the age of five? In an effort to bring statistics like these down, organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics provide guidelines and recommendations for parents, including, most recently, that children under the age of 1 should not consume fruit juice. At first, that news may come as a shock. After all, isn\u2019t orange juice, apple juice, and the like good for your little one? Keep reading to learn the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Fruit Juice Actually Affects Your Child\u2019s Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a parent, you\u2019ve probably heard about the negative effects of sugar on your child\u2019s teeth. As a result, you may avoid introducing them to lemonade, soda, and the like while they are young. However, many fruit juices have just as much sugar. In fact, just 8 ounces can contain up to 23 grams of sugar \u2013 that\u2019s as much as coke! That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to encourage your child to opt for water instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Tips for Keeping Your Child\u2019s Teeth Decay-Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry \u2013 it\u2019s not all doom and gloom. Cavities are largely preventable, after all! To help keep your child\u2019s teeth free of decay throughout the years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n