Dr. Pamela Clark recently read an interesting article on the dangers of drinking fruit juices at an early age and wanted to share it with you.

Many families consider fruit juice to be a better alternative to soda, but these beverages often contain high levels of sugars. In this news article, Dr. Rhea Haugseth, DDS, the president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry says that bacteria convert sugar into lactic acid which results in plaque build-up. This build-up can eventually lead to cavities. If your child is drinking fruit juice regularly, it could lead to an increased chance of tooth decay and costly dentist visits.

Sugary drinks may also contribute to rising obesity rates among children, another cause for concern in today's youth. Be sure to teach your child healthy eating habits and replace soda and fruit juice consumption with water.

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Our team at Pearland Pediatric Dentistry recently read a fascinating article about the connection between asthma and drinking soft drinks from The Guardian. According to a recent study, the consumption of too many soft drinks can increase your risk of developing asthma or the severe breathing condition Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD).

The article states, "Researchers in Australia examined the health and soft drink consumption of 16,907 people aged 16 and over in South Australia during 2008-2010.

One in 10 drank at least half a litre of soft drinks every day, they found.

"The amount of soft drink consumption is associated with an increased chance of asthma and/or COPD. There exists a dose-response relationship, which means the more soft drink one consumes, the higher the chance of having these diseases", the researchers, led by Zumin Shi of Adelaide University, report in the journal Respirology."

The research found that "13.3% of those studied who had asthma and 15.6% of those suffering with COPD said they drank more than half a litre of such drinks every day."

What's the lesson from this interesting article? Consume less soft drinks! Not only are they bad for teeth, but they are also bad for your overall health. If you have any questions about the article or your child's oral health, give us a call or ask us on Facebook!