{"id":155,"date":"2020-12-23T15:52:47","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T15:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2020-12-23T15:52:47","modified_gmt":"2020-12-23T15:52:47","slug":"3-cavity-causing-treats-children-should-avoid-during-holiday-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puskasdentistry.com\/blog\/3-cavity-causing-treats-children-should-avoid-during-holiday-break\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Cavity-Causing Treats Children Should Avoid During Holiday Break"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether your child is learning from home or going to school again, they\u2019ll be on break for the holidays soon, giving them more free-time to snack while they watch TV or play video games. You\u2019d be surprised to learn just how many of the delicious snacks you get from the store could impact their oral health<\/a>, especially since they\u2019ll be consuming more of them over the next couple of weeks. Read on to learn about three popular holiday cavity-causing foods to substitute as your little one enjoys their time off from learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Children\u2019s Juice Boxes & Flavored Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some children love flavored drinks, but unfortunately, many of the juice boxes that are marketed towards children contain boat loads of sugar that can increase the number of harmful bacteria in their mouth. Although these beverages may have packaging that makes them seem kid-friendly and healthy, that\u2019s not always the case. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to double-check the nutritional label on the back for sugar content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Holiday Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re like most families who love to bond over holiday cookies, then you may have a small stash of them on your countertop that your child can pick on throughout the day. Unfortunately, many pre-packaged cookies are high in carbs and sugars, and if your child isn\u2019t diligent about brushing, snacking on these frequently throughout the day could put them at a higher risk of developing decay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Holiday Candy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chewy caramels, Kinder Chocolate Eggs with prizes inside, Reese\u2019s Christmas Trees, and countless other candies that you only see around the holidays can help get your family in the spirit, but unfortunately, they can also increase your household\u2019s risk of developing cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smile-Friendly Snack Substitutions for Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To avoid dental sensitivity and oral health problems during the holidays, it\u2019s important to not only keep your child on top of brushing and flossing everyday, but also make healthier snacking options more readily available. Here are some delicious and healthy substitutions you can entice your child with while they\u2019re on holiday break:<\/p>\n\n\n\n