How Does Candy & Snacks Affect Children's Teeth by Dr. Greg A. Leisle, Fresno, CA.
- 13 years ago
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In this video, Dr. Greg A. Leisle, a pediatric dentist in Freson, CA., explains the problematic issues of sticky and hard snacks for children with teeth fillings. Sticky candies and dried fruit are bad for teeth because sticky foods pull fillings loose, stick to the grooves of the tooth and cause decay. Snacks, such as corn nuts and ice, can yield broken wires and braces, along with cracked fillings resulting in orthodontic repair and maintenance. Dr. Leisle recommends substituting hard sticky snacks for soft snacks that don't stick to the teeth such as soft chocolate, ice cream and snow cones. Carbohydrates such as cookies, cereal and ramen, tend to get packed in between teeth, which breaks down into sugars, causing decay and cavities. Dr. Leslie, in addition to recommending soft snacks, urges parents to give children healthier options such as fruits and vegetables for better overall health. Dental procedures can be done at Greg A. Leisle DDS of Fresno
In this video, Dr. Greg A. Leisle, a pediatric dentist in Freson, CA., explains the problematic issues of sticky and hard snacks for children with teeth fillings. Sticky candies and dried fruit are bad for teeth because sticky foods pull fillings loose, stick to the grooves of the tooth and cause decay. Snacks, such as corn nuts and ice, can yield broken wires and braces, along with cracked fillings resulting in orthodontic repair and maintenance. Dr. Leisle recommends substituting hard sticky snacks for soft snacks that don't stick to the teeth such as soft chocolate, ice cream and snow cones. Carbohydrates such as cookies, cereal and ramen, tend to get packed in between teeth, which breaks down into sugars, causing decay and cavities. Dr. Leslie, in addition to recommending soft snacks, urges parents to give children healthier options such as fruits and vegetables for better overall health. Dental procedures can be done at Greg A. Leisle DDS of Fresno