Lower sugar levies gives poorer teeth

It's a bomb in particular children and young people's dental health, sugar levies have decreased every year since 2001. It goes Dental Association President Susanne Andersen, commenting on new data from the Treasury.

- We can see that the portions have become larger over the last ten years and it is hardly unlikely that it has something to do with the gradual tax reductions. Candy bags have become larger, and so is soda bottles. While the largest soft drink bottles, ten years ago contained 1 ½ liters, we are now at 2 liters. And it is a big problem for the teeth. The large bottles deadlines especially children and young people to have a soft bullet and take a sip of it periodically. In this way the teeth of a constant acid bath and the acid in soda can at worst corrode tooth enamel away, says Susanne Andersen.

Studies have shown that every 7 teenager to a greater or lesser degree has syreskader on tooth enamel.

In addition to acid damage is sugar in sodas and candy one of the major culprits when it comes to tooth decay. The tendency has been for many years, the Danes have fewer and fewer cavities, but Susanne Andersen is afraid that the positive trend will stop if the intake of sugar continues to rise.

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It can cause gaps in children's teeth?

Question:

Hey.

I have a son aged 6 years who ALWAYS want something to drink when he's in bed. He will always be water as I think it's the best now that the teeth are brushed ... BUT my boyfriend do not think it does something he gets milk? ... Can it really be true? ... Always thought I've heard that milk can also lead to gaps in your teeth ... or perhaps it is only infant formula is not smart after brushing?

Catfish

Answer:

Dear Malle,

You are absolutely right in what you say. Milk can cause tooth decay because it contains milk sugar. It does not matter what milk we're talking about. So keep in mind that your son should only have water to drink before bed.

Hope you can use my answer.

Sincerely

Dentist Joan Olsen

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Absences involving risk of caries in children

Increases the risk of no-caries in children

Absences from dental contracts, dental phobia and parents who avoids dental treatment are risk factors for the development of caries in children, according to a new Swedish study. The study includes more than 500 children and their parents.

The Swedish authors conclude that children who have a history with no-shows and having parents who fail when it comes to respect children's dental contracts - they have an increased risk for having developed caries as five years.

Read more in Tandlægebladet No. 2 2010 or www.tandlaegebladet.dk