{"id":126,"date":"2023-02-02T19:18:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T19:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/?p=126"},"modified":"2023-02-22T19:22:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T19:22:33","slug":"is-fruit-juice-bad-for-your-childs-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplypedoorthonashua.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/02\/is-fruit-juice-bad-for-your-childs-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Fruit Juice Bad for Your Child\u2019s Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fruit juice is one of the most popular drinks around, and whether it\u2019s orange juice, apple juice or any other type of variant, the beverage is enjoyed all over by people of all ages\u2014especially kids! But it\u2019s no surprise that due to how sweet and acidic some of these drinks are, they have the potential to harm your little one\u2019s smile. Here\u2019s a little more from your pediatric dentist<\/a> about why juice isn\u2019t always the best option for your child, along with some healthier alternatives and tips to support their oral health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Problem Fruit Juice Presents for Your Child\u2019s Oral Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many parents give their child fruit juice because they assume it\u2019s a healthy and sensible option; after all,  it is<\/em> made from fruit most of the time! But did you know that many fruit juices have a large amount of added sugars, sometimes as much as soda? Given that children are extra susceptible to tooth decay and cavities, this is highly problematic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it isn\u2019t just the high sugar and acid content present in fruit juice that poses an issue; it\u2019s also the frequent contact between the juice and your child\u2019s teeth. If your child is drinking juice all day long, they\u2019re constantly exposing their pearly whites to those harmful particles. Over time, this will erode the protective enamel layer of their teeth and spawn all sorts of nasty oral health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthier Alternatives to Fruit Juice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you can, you should encourage your little one to enjoy other beverages; in fact, there are many options that are undeniably better for their oral health than most fruit juices! Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n