10 Facts about Children’s Teeth and Diet: Easter

Here Are The 10 Facts About Children’s Teeth and Diet This Easter

1. Britain has the second-highest chocolate consumption rate in Europe.
2. Research suggests dark chocolate high in cocoa has oral health benefits.
3. Two in three 16- to 24-year-olds say chocolate is the most likely food to make them smile.
4. Tooth decay affects one in three children who start school.
5. It is not the number of Easter eggs eaten that would cause tooth decay; it is how often they are consumed.
6. Whenever your child eats anything sugary, their teeth will be under attack for up to an hour.
7. Sugar causes the bacteria in plaque to produce acids. It is these acids that attack children’s tooth enamel and cause tooth decay.
8. Confectionery bars in Easter eggs containing fondants and caramel are more damaging to teeth than chocolate eggs.
9. Sugar-free Easter eggs are available to buy.
10. Breadsticks, vegetables, and cheese are healthy snack alternatives.