{"id":13,"date":"2022-11-16T14:10:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T14:10:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/?p=13"},"modified":"2022-11-16T14:10:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T14:10:35","slug":"is-juice-bad-for-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/?p=13","title":{"rendered":"How Does Juice Effect My Child\u2019s Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From apples and oranges to pineapples, there are countless fruits that are juiced and available at your local grocery store. Since these beverages are often marketed as healthy choices for your little one\u2019s growing body, you might be wondering if the same applies to their smile. To learn the answer, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Juice: Good or Bad News for Your Child\u2019s Teeth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its recommendations, stating that children under the age of one should not consume fruit juices of any kind. There are a few reasons for this. To start, fruit juice has very little nutritional value, especially since it doesn\u2019t contain the same fiber that whole fruit has. Secondly, it\u2019s loaded with sugar that can quickly result in tooth decay. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to stick to only milk and water until your little one is over the age of one. After that, they can indulge sparingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 Tips to Help Keep Your Child\u2019s Teeth Decay-Free<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Providing your child with healthy, sugar-free beverages, like water, is a great start. Of course, keeping their teeth free of cavities will require a bit more. Here are a few additional best practices that will help keep their oral health in pristine condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n