{"id":3718,"date":"2022-02-10T17:37:16","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T22:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avenue360.org\/?p=3718"},"modified":"2022-02-10T17:46:34","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T22:46:34","slug":"healthysmiles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avenue360.org\/blog\/healthysmiles\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3720  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/avenue360.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Add-a-heading-2-1024x612.png\" alt=\"Dr. Dioquino\" width=\"306\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tooth decay often begins at an early age, making young children particularly susceptible. Contributing factors include baby formula with added sugar and heavily-sugared fruit juices. Even breast milk can cause cavities in baby teeth because of the natural sugars present.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caring for baby teeth should begin as soon as the first tooth appears. We recommend that you bring your child in for an exam no later than his or her first birthday. Regular six-month checkups will put kids on a schedule like most adults, establishing a routine that will last a lifetime. To protect your child\u2019s teeth and gums and significantly reduce their risk of getting cavities, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Teach your child how to brush their teeth at least twice a day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Eat a well-balanced diet that limits starchy or sugary foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Make sure that your child is drinking water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Take your child to the dentist for regular checkups and preventive care.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Visit the dentist right away if an injury has led to chipped, broken, or knocked-out teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tooth decay often begins at an early age, making young children particularly susceptible. Contributing factors include baby formula with added sugar and heavily-sugared fruit juices. Even breast milk can cause cavities in baby teeth because of the natural sugars present. Caring for baby teeth should begin as soon as the first tooth appears. 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