An orange wedge or a lollipop - what can do more damage to young teeth?
Paediatric dentists answer this and set the record straight on kids' worst dental habits Canadian Dental Association supports national 'Be Acid Aware' education campaign
In addition to sugar, parents also need to be aware of the acids found in foods and drinks in their child's daily diets - many of which may be healthy foods. Those acids can cause a dental condition called acid wear, which puts teeth at risk for irreversible damage.
"Children's teeth start off at a disadvantage because their enamel is thinner to begin with, making their teeth more susceptible to acid wear," says
The Canadian Dental Association and GlaxoSmithKline are supporting this national public education campaign which hopes to educate parents on the condition of acid wear and how to best protect children's teeth.
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Find out: --------- Acid wear pop quiz: Take the test and see how acidic your children's diet is Myth busters: Learn which healthy snacks may be doing harm to your child's teeth Toothy tips: The top tips to protecting your children's pearly whites Spotting the signs: Learn what happens to the appearance of young teeth as acid wear starts to develop Who: Dr. Geoff Grant, Vancouver-based paediatric dentist Dr. Jane Gillanders, Toronto-based paediatric dentist Dr. Marie-Josée Pilon, Montreal-based paediatric dentist What: Launch of national Be Acid Aware education campaign When: October 7, 2009
For further information: For further information: To arrange an interview or for more information, contact: Marissa Bushe, Jaclyn Crawford, Environics Communications, (416) 969-2764, (416) 969-2728, [email protected], [email protected]
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