{"id":144,"date":"2021-08-27T13:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T13:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/?p=144"},"modified":"2021-09-01T14:45:50","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T14:45:50","slug":"school-lunches-and-snacks-that-lead-to-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/27\/school-lunches-and-snacks-that-lead-to-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavity Culprits: 5 School Lunches &amp; Snacks to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Kids_smiling_while_eating_lunch_together__.jpg\" alt=\"Kids smiling while eating lunch together\" class=\"wp-image-145\" width=\"268\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Kids_smiling_while_eating_lunch_together__.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Kids_smiling_while_eating_lunch_together__-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Kids_smiling_while_eating_lunch_together__-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that a whopping 90% of Americans have had at least one cavity by their 21<sup>st<\/sup> birthday? Yikes! While a solid at-home oral hygiene routine and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/family-and-childrens-dentistry.html\">biannual visits to the dentist<\/a> can make all the difference in your child\u2019s oral health, it\u2019s important to also consider their diet, especially during back-to-school season. After all, whatever your child eats during lunch will sit on their teeth until they brush that evening. With this in mind, keep reading to learn a few school lunches your child should avoid as well as some mouth-healthy alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 School Lunches &amp; Snacks to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your child\u2019s teeth and gums healthy from the inside out, it\u2019s of the utmost importance that they eat a balanced diet filled with vitamin-rich foods. Unfortunately, there are a few popular school lunch staples that <em>seem<\/em> healthy, but actually take a serious toll on your child\u2019s oral health. Here are a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Canned fruit<\/strong> \u2013 This cafeteria staple is jam-packed with added sugars and preservatives.<\/li><li><strong>Juice boxes <\/strong>\u2013 These cartons are rarely 100% juice and are filled with enamel-eroding sugars.<\/li><li><strong>Peanut butter &amp; jelly sandwiches<\/strong> \u2013 This classic combo is often comprised of sticky ingredients that cling to your child\u2019s teeth throughout the day.<\/li><li><strong>Chicken nuggets<\/strong> \u2013 Filled with saturated fat, fried foods like these are not good for your child\u2019s oral or overall health.<\/li><li><strong>Chocolate milk <\/strong>\u2013 Although the calcium component does have some benefits, the immense amounts of sugar makes this drink a leading culprit of cavities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Mouth-Healthy Alternatives to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you have lots of time to prepare your child\u2019s lunch or are a busy parent on the go, there are lots of healthy, convenient, delicious foods you can put together during hectic school mornings, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fresh fruit and veggies, like apples and carrots.<\/li><li>A turkey wrap with whole-grain tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.<\/li><li>Hard-boiled eggs.<\/li><li>Plain nuts.<\/li><li>A colorful salad with your child\u2019s favorite fixings (just be mindful of the dressing).<\/li><li>An unwrapped burrito with black beans, avocado, corn, salsa, and cheese.<\/li><li>Water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, your child\u2019s oral health plays a role in their academic performance. So, it\u2019s important to spend the extra time packing their lunch with mouth-healthy foods!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/meet-dr-haughtington.html\">Dr. Haughtington<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/meet-dr-noreika.html\">Dr. Noreika<\/a>, our team at Edgewood Dental loves providing patients in Michigan City with caring, skillful, and genuinely enjoyable dentistry. You\u2019ll find a wide variety of treatment options at our conveniently located office, from essential preventive care to tooth-saving restorative dentistry. That way, you and your family can enjoy healthy, happy smiles throughout the years! If your child is overdue for their six-month checkup or has been complaining about a toothache, don\u2019t hesitate to visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgewooddentalmc.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or give us a call at <strong>219-898-4545<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that a whopping 90% of Americans have had at least one cavity by their 21st birthday? Yikes! While a solid at-home oral hygiene routine and biannual visits to the dentist can make all the difference in your child\u2019s oral health, it\u2019s important to also consider their diet, especially during back-to-school season. 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