The Importance of Calcium for Kids
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The Importance of Calcium for Kids

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Getting enough calcium is crucial for helping kids grow and keeping bones and teeth healthy. It's not surprising that children who consume the recommended daily serving of calcium are more likely to develop stronger and healthier teeth!

Calcium & Kids

The best high-calcium foods are dairy products, especially milk. Milk and other dairy products contain plenty of calcium as well as vitamin D, magnesium, protein, and phosphorus. All of these compounds work with calcium to strengthen bones and teeth.

The Academy of General Dentistry reported that only 1 out of 5 kids meet even the minimum standard for calcium consumption. Children under 8 years of age should be consuming around two and a half cups of dairy products per day. Adults and children over 8 years of age need a full three cups.

If your child isn't consuming enough dairy, he or she is at risk for dental problems, including improper tooth development. Encourage your child to consume the right amount of calcium a day to grow up big and strong! 

For more tips on keeping your child's teeth healthy and strong for a lifetime, please contact Little Smiles of Delaware! Our child's dental office is here in Delaware, Ohio! 

Posted on Aug 10, 2020
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