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Queensland is known for many things, including stunning beaches and fun theme parks. Unfortunately, it has also just been revealed as one of the top states in Australia when it comes to childhood tooth decay. From regular dental visits to home hygiene practices, there are many different ways a parent can make a difference in the dental health of their children. It is time to get back to basics when it comes to halting the tide of dental rot, and the first place to begin is a child's diet.

Hidden Sugars

While you may think the snacks you are providing to your kids are on the healthy side of the coin, there are plenty of hidden sugars in there that would make a nutritionist blush. Consider these following examples:

Giving a smoothie to drink instead of a soft drink may seem the healthier alternative, but smoothies have
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Cheese, for example, can benefit your children's teeth in a number of ways. Cheese increases the natural saliva in the mouth, and this extra saliva can wash away the bacteria that turns into plaque. Cheese is filled with calcium, and this calcium reduces the strong acidity which is found in plaque. This acidity reduction in turns leads to the plaque doing less damage.

While not a food choice, drinking beverages through a straw can also reduce the amount of sugar the teeth come into contact with. By delivering the soft drink straight to the throat, straws should be used on the occasions you allow your kids to have a sweet drink treat.

The prevention of dental rot in kids begin in the home, and a few little changes could prevent your kids from joining Queensland's dental statistics. Your dentist can give further advice on this subject if you have any specific questions you need answering about how your child's diet could be hurting their