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

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