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Kids’ teeth under attack from ‘healthy’ drinks?
When you go to the shop do you reach for the ‘fruit juice’ or ‘fruit drinks’ every time, because you think they are the healthiest option for your little one? Well, think and reach again, because recent studies in the UK and Ireland have found that almost half of five-year-old children have now got signs of tooth erosion. In fact, tooth erosion is now the most common chronic disease of children aged 5-17 years of age.
The allergy test that could solve all your problems
A simple food intolerance or allergy could be the cause of your recurring symptoms. One thing to note about intolerances is that it can take 24 to 48 hours for physical symptoms to appear. When you get this delayed response it can be very difficult to track what the culprit food or foods are.
The first and most common reason for a filling is decay
Still by far the most common reason for a filling is decay. Sugar and bacteria combine to create acid. This acid attacks the enamel, and as the enamel dissolves the bacteria progress deeper into the tooth or around the old filling. It is the result of a simple chemical reaction. The less the quantity of sugar and, just as importantly, the less frequently you take the sugar, the slower the decay will progress.
