Healthy eating, along with regular physical activity, plays a crucial role in your child’s overall well-being. Dairy foods are packed with essential nutrients that support growing bodies — and as recent research highlights, they are just as important for your child’s dental health.
Many parents know that dairy provides much-needed calcium, but fewer realise that dairy products also help fight cavities. Foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurt contain a unique combination of anti-decay nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus and the protective protein casein.
How Dairy Helps Protect Teeth
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Strengthens tooth enamel with calcium and phosphorus
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Neutralises acids in the mouth that cause decay
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Provides protective casein, a protein that shields teeth
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Cheese is especially beneficial — eating a small piece after sugary foods can help reduce the risk of cavities
Incorporating healthy dairy options into your child’s diet can make a big difference to their oral health, especially when combined with regular brushing, flossing and routine dental check-ups.
If you’d like personalised advice about your child’s diet or dental health, please speak with Dr Kaufman or 👉Call or book online Tooronga Family Dentistry on (03) 9822 7006. We are always happy to help families in Glen Iris keep their smiles healthy.
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