It’s not because baby teeth will fall that it should not be taken care of: this is what the British dental association has just recalled, stressing that the still fragile enamel of the teeth of children under 3 years of age undergo too many acid attacks. And the main reason is not too much consumption of sweets but overconsumption of fruit juice and smoothies. Believing they are doing the right thing to respect the recommendation of five fruits and vegetables a day, moms are making more and more squeezed fruits and smoothies. But, according to British dentists: “Recipes made with squeezed fruit are increasingly popular. But, once squeezed, the fruit acids are much more aggressive for the teeth than when we eat these same fruits. “
“It is out of the question to say to mothers” Do not give fruit juice to your young children! ” “. But they should be advised to give these fruit juices in the middle of the meal and, if the child is thirsty between meals, he should only drink water ”insist the dentists, adding that smoothies are probably what is worse for the teeth as they are often consumed between meals and consist of highly concentrated juices that stick to the teeth.
According to figures from the Ministry of Health, in France, between 10 and 15% of children under 3 years old suffer from dental caries early. The main risk factor comes from the microorganisms that accumulate on dental plaque. In children, it is recommended to practice 2 brushings per day with a small quantity of toothpaste whose concentration is adapted to the age (1000 ppm) to avoid the risks of ingestion and the possible appearance of fluorosis.
