{"id":132,"date":"2021-01-18T16:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T16:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=132"},"modified":"2021-02-28T13:31:26","modified_gmt":"2021-02-28T13:31:26","slug":"vital-childrens-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalhealth.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/18\/vital-childrens-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Nutritious Diet Can Improve Your Child\u2019s Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You want your child to avoid cavities, gingivitis and other issues, but what can be done to ensure maximum protection? It turns out that the quality of their diet factors greatly into children\u2019s oral health. As you read further, learn why nutrition matters and what foods are best suited for preventing<\/a> cavities and other dental health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Nutrition Shouldn\u2019t be Ignored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Children need strong teeth to chew food, speak properly and maintain a nice smile. Unfortunately, it\u2019s impossible to eat without there being an impact on their oral health. That\u2019s because as food is chewed, the teeth and gums are bathed in debris, including leftover sugar that feed harmful oral bacteria. Even after food has been digested, leftover particles linger behind. If the food choices aren\u2019t the best, there will be a much greater chance of developing cavities and gingivitis (gum inflammation). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrition Tips for Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some more oral health-friendly foods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n