Keeping Teeth Healthy Over the Summer

As summertime approaches, families are thinking of all the fun the season entails.  Few give a second thought to dental health.

However, with the increase in temperature comes an increase in drinking sugary beverages, and that can be damaging to your child's teeth.   One study shows that there has been  an increase in decay rates in children ages 2 to 5.  Besides just drinking juices and soda, kids in this age range also eat more sugary snacking between meals during the summer (ice cream anyone?).

Make sure your little one still maintains good oral health care during the summer.  Limit the amount of juice and other sugary drinks your child consumes, keep between meal snacking to a minimum, and continue to brush and floss regularly, even if you're traveling.

As your pediatric dentist in Tucson, we want to help you manage every season of your child's dental health.  Feel free to call us and ask us questions anytime.

 

About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists

general dentistry for kids in TucsonDr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!