{"id":1085,"date":"2023-08-30T22:16:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T22:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1085"},"modified":"2023-09-16T22:28:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-16T22:28:47","slug":"school-lunches-and-cavities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bearcreekfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/30\/school-lunches-and-cavities\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Child’s School Lunch May Cause Cavities to Form"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In numerous schools, children can choose from various meal sources, including cafeteria meals, vending machines, and packed lunches. While these options may be appealing, they can impact your child’s dental health in various ways. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, school lunches often fail to provide the necessary nutrition for maintaining good oral health<\/a>. Instead of promoting strong bones and teeth, school lunches can sometimes contribute to cavity formation. So, what are better alternatives? Here are some suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Can School Lunches Lead to Cavities?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cavities develop when oral bacteria combine with acids, saliva, and sugars or starches from foods and beverages to create plaque that coats the teeth. Regularly consuming lunches containing sugary foods can have a detrimental effect on your child’s teeth, potentially leading to tooth decay. Here are some foods and drinks to steer clear of when preparing your child’s lunch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n