When you go for dental visits, your child's pediatric dentist may advise against giving your child certain types of food because they are more likely to cause cavities. We all know the amount of sugar plays a large role in cavities, but did you know that the texture of foods can also contribute?
Sticky foods, such as cookies, chips, and gummy candies are all squishy textures that stick into all of the deep grooves of your child's teeth. If not brushed out, these foods stay in the teeth and allow a place for bacteria to come in and start causing cavities!
So if your child gets these items as snacks, make sure that you are helping them brush the tops of their teeths extremely well after!
