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Many dentists and health officials have come to the
conclusion that bottled water may be related to the rising rate of tooth decay
in young children.
A New York City parent brought her children to the doctor
and they all had cavities. She couldn’t understand why because her children
rarely eat sweets or drink soda. The dentist asked her if her kids drink
bottled water or not, and they do. The dentist told her to make sure her kids
were drinking tap water and not bottled water because the bottled water isn’t fluoridated.
A spokesman for pediatric dentistry reported that children
should be brushing at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, sees the
dentist twice a year for fluoride treatment and should be getting fluoride from
their drinking water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also
reported that bottled water may not contain a sufficient amount of fluoride,
which is important in preventing tooth decay and promoting oral health.
Tooth decay in young children seems to be a huge problem in
our nation’s youth. The Centers for Disease Control reported that in a recent
study about 42% of children between the ages of 2 and 11 in the United States
had cavities in their baby teeth.
To read the full article on Bottled Water and Tooth Decay published by MSNBC.com, click HERE.
A pediatric dentist is specially trained to handle children of all ages. It doesn't matter if this is your child's first visit or their last; they are being treated by a professional who understands why your child may be struggling to get comfortable with the mere idea of a dental appointment. Since this professional has undergone several years of special training and internship to make sure they can successfully handle any situation, they are more equipped to ease your child's fears and help them feel more involved with the whole process.
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