Though the staff at Pedodontic Associates covers all the necessities of dental care, they have a special focus on preventative pediatric dentistry. Having a thorough oral hygiene regimen is key, but many kids (and adults) don’t realize just how import diet is to their oral health. Recently, the government released new dietary guidelines that called for a drastic reduction in daily added sugars to 10% of your caloric intake. That’s great news for your teeth, because added sugars are what leads to decay, infection, and cavities. 

It’s hard to visualize just how much sugar is 10% of your daily intake. Think about it this way: 10% of your daily sugar allowance is 12 teaspoons of sugar per day. USA Today reports that a can of Coke contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar, which is nearly all of your allowance.

Besides avoiding soda, what's another way to cut back on sugar? Stop giving your children fruit juice. Fruit juice has much less fiber than whole fruit, meaning that when you consume it, you’re mostly getting the sugar content of the fruit without some of the fruit's most important health benefits. If you are looking to get your recommended serving of fruit, eat whole fruit instead of juices.

Pedodontic Associates is known as one of the best pediatric dentists on Oahu and Maui because of their extensive experience working with infants, young children, adolescents, and everyone in between. They know what kind of care is needed, and they'll help you prevent cavities with regular teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments, and consultations.

For more dietary or pediatric dentistry tips, or to make an appointment, visit Pedodontic Associate online. To schedule an appointment at their Aiea office, call (808) 487-7933; to reach the Kahala branch, call (808) 735-1733; and dial (808) 877-0066 to reach the Honolulu pediatric dentist office. Help your child maintain strong and healthy teeth by reducing your family's sugar intake today!