Aoife Hearne: What can I do to ensure my child does not get dental cavities?

My three-year-old has dental cavities. The dentist blames the cartons of fruit juice I gave him at lunchtime. What can I do to ensure his permanent teeth are healthy?
If your child wants fruit juice, keep it to breakfast and ensure he brushes his teeth when finished.

If your child wants fruit juice, keep it to breakfast and ensure he brushes his teeth when finished.

My three-year-old has dental cavities. The dentist blames the cartons of fruit juice I gave him at lunchtime. What can I do to ensure his permanent teeth are healthy?

You are not alone. I recently had a similar experience with my children. Once I overcame the shame, we made a plan to ensure we focused moreon dental hygiene at home.

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