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This month I am going to review much of an article in the Academy of General Dentistry Journal “AGD Impact” as I think it is important information.

Did you know that “such routine practices as sharing utensils, may increase a child’s risk of developing cavities”. The AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) conducted a study between Dec 11 and Dec 14, 2008 and found that many parents and caregivers were unaware. Canadians would fair the same.

Most adults with children under age 12 thought a cracker was better than a piece of caramel. Crackers can lead to cavities just as sugars can and caramel will dissolve faster in the mouth than cracker meaning it is not sitting around the teeth as long. The longer a child’s teeth are exposed to food, the more damage is done. The cracker is better for the figure but not for the teeth.