{"id":37,"date":"2017-06-01T14:21:36","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T14:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2017-07-12T14:55:56","modified_gmt":"2017-07-12T14:55:56","slug":"kids-smiles-and-juice-facts-from-your-dentist-in-feeding-hills-html","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/2017\/06\/01\/kids-smiles-and-juice-facts-from-your-dentist-in-feeding-hills-html\/","title":{"rendered":"Kid\u2019s Smiles &amp; Juice \u2013 Facts From Your Dentist In Feeding Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-38\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-185279377-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"Is juice really that healthy for children? Learn the real facts you can trust about this sweet beverage from your dentist in Feeding Hills. \" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-185279377-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-185279377-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-185279377-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/iStock-185279377.jpg 1233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Like most parents, you want to give your son and daughter the best lives possible \u2013 you encourage them to play and exercise, you always make sure they wear their seatbelts, and you give them healthy snacks and well-balanced meals. From carrot sticks to juice boxes, nutrition is a key part of helping them grow up strong. But did you know that their penchant for sweet beverages \u2013 especially juice \u2013 can be damaging to their smiles? Although you might think that these are a great choice since they&#8217;re full of fruit, juices can actually be just as bad as soda. Find out why from your trusted dentist in Feeding Hills, Dr. Frank Michitti at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/preventive-dentistry.html\">Lifetime Dental<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><!--more-->Why Is Fruit Juice Unhealthy For Kids?<\/h2>\n<p>As your children\u2019s dentist in Feeding Hills, Dr. Michitti likes to educate parents on the real facts behind the unhealthy nature of fruit juices. These sweetened beverages are detrimental to your child\u2019s smile \u2013 and their overall health \u2013 for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-63579\/Fruit-juice-cause-tooth-decay.html\">Tooth Decay<\/a><\/u> \u2013 Sweet beverages like fruit juices essentially bathe your child\u2019s teeth in sugar with every sip. This is especially problematic since youngsters are developing their hand-eye coordination and brushing and flossing properly are difficult when they are little. And, if you give your child a bottle or sippy cup filled with anything other than water to fall asleep with, this can compound the issues of cavities and enamel problems.<\/li>\n<li><u>Diabetes<\/u> \u2013 Since fruit juices take out the healthy fiber that slows down the impact to blood sugar that your child would get from eating raw fruits, they basically send a jolt of sugar right to their system. Because fruit juice has such a high glycemic impact, it can negatively affect their ability to regulate their blood sugar, and can contribute to weight gain and Type II diabetes.<\/li>\n<li><u>Diarrhea<\/u> \u2013 Excessive amounts of fruit juice can lead to diarrhea, and resulting dehydration. Your children can experience hyponatremia, a dangerous imbalance of electrolytes where sodium in the blood becomes too low and this can cause major health problems.<\/li>\n<li><u>Lack Of Fiber<\/u> \u2013 Like we mentioned earlier, fruit juices remove the healthy fiber that kids need during the processing of the beverage. Fiber is essential to make sure your child grows and develops properly, so it\u2019s a much better choice for kids to eat whole fruits rather than to drink juices. Because of the processed nature, all of the nutritional value is removed &#8211; making juice just as bad as soda for your kids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Is Any Amount Of Juice Safe For My Child?<\/h2>\n<p>The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) agrees with Dr. Michitti \u2013 their recommendation is that kids less than 1 year old should avoid fruit juice completely. After that, your son or daughter should have a limited amount of 100% juices \u2013 read labels carefully to ensure whole, pure products that are pasteurized. Follow these guidelines \u2013 and stick to water, milk, or formula, since these should be your kids\u2019 drink of choice:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>For Toddlers Ages 1-3<\/u> \u2013 a maximum of 4 ounces daily<\/li>\n<li><u>For Children Ages 4-6<\/u> \u2013 a maximum of 4-6 ounces daily<\/li>\n<li><u>For Kids Ages 7-18<\/u> \u2013 a maximum of 8 ounces daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, to set your child up for a lifetime of dental success, nix the juice and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifetime.dental\/request-an-appointment.html\">schedule an appointment<\/a> for your son or daughter with Lifetime Dental today!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like most parents, you want to give your son and daughter the best lives possible \u2013 you encourage them to play and exercise, you always make sure they wear their seatbelts, and you give them healthy snacks and well-balanced meals. 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