Snacks that cause tooth decay in children and prevention methods

Among the snacks that cause tooth decay in children are sticky foods such as gummy candies and wafers that can remain on the tooth surface for a long time. Pedodontist Dt. Gözde Karaçor warned families, stating that such sugary foods and frequent snacking facilitate the formation of cavities.

It is stated that dietary and oral care habits acquired during childhood directly affect dental health in later years. Pedodontist Dt. Gözde Karaçor stated that sticky foods that remain on the tooth surface for a long time, especially gummy candies and wafers, facilitate cavity formation. It was noted that not only the amount of sugar consumed, but also how frequently one snacks throughout the day is important, and foods should be consumed at specific meals rather than through frequent snacking spread throughout the day.

To protect children's dental health, it is recommended that they acquire the habit of brushing their teeth twice a day, in the morning and evening, using a fluoride toothpaste. It was emphasized that cavities forming in primary teeth can lead to pain and infection, negatively affecting children's sleep and school life, and early tooth loss can adversely affect the alignment of permanent teeth coming in underneath. Experts state that regular dentist check-ups should not be neglected, even if there is no pain or complaint.