Getting a Handle on Sippy Cups
Sippy cups are as much a mainstay of infancy and toddlerhood as diapers and onesies. These clever cups come complete with a tight lid and a spill-proof bill-shaped spout. They’ve helped make the transition from nursing and bottle feeding to drinking from a cup less messy for thousands of little ones over the years. What could possibly be wrong with that?
It turns out that a sippy cup can contribute to tooth decay in much the same way as a baby bottle. Prolonged, constant sucking on a sippy cup or baby bottle that contains milk, formula, or fruit juice can leave sugars and acids on your child’s teeth. Over time, these can erode the tooth enamel, causing serious dental problems such as cavities for your little one’s baby teeth. That’s why the American Dental Association recommends you encourage your child to drink from a cup by his or her first birthday. READ MORE . .
Diabetes and Dental Health
More than 23 million people in the United States have diabetes. If you’re one of them, it’s easy to understand why you’d want to know how diabetes affects your oral health. You might be surprised to learn that if your blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, you are more likely to develop serious gum disease (periodontitis) and lose more teeth than people who don’t have diabetes. In turn, periodontitis may cause your blood sugar to rise, making your diabetes harder to control. READ MORE . .
Don’t Let Your Oral Health Go Up in Smoke
We’ve all been told that smoking is bad for our overall health. But did you know that it’s also bad for your dental health? It’s safe to say that not many smokers realize the risks to their teeth that smoking can cause. So, give yourself a pat on the back if you do smoke and are concerned about maintaining healthy teeth.
The Costs of a Bad Habit
In addition to causing unsightly staining and yellowing of teeth, the Academy of General Dentistry reports that smoking one pack of cigarettes per day can lead to the loss of two teeth every 10 years. This means that if you start smoking one pack each day at 18, by the time you are 35 years old you could lose four or five teeth! READ MORE . .
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