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While you probably have a general understanding that water is good, that doesn’t mean you have the whole story … particularly as it applies to your children’s smile health. Since water is so essential to our overall and oral health, your Riverside children’s dentist would like to talk about some water facts you may be overlooking. Are you sure about whether the type of H2O you’re giving your little ones is the right stuff? Is your child drinking enough of it? These are easy questions to answer (and the answers can have a powerful impact!).

About Water In General For Everyone!

Your Riverside children’s dentist reminds you that water is a good idea for everyone. You should drink water when you’re eating a meal or a snack. You should drink it between eating. You may even drink it before bedtime! It’s safe (and advantageous) for your oral health. Here are some things to remember:

  • Eight glasses (eight ounces each) is the recommended daily amount for individuals eight years of age and older, including adults
  • Younger children should consume one eight-ounce glass of water per their age (so, that’s one glass for a one-year-old, two glasses for a two-year-old and so on and so forth)

About Bottled Water For Kids

Now you know that your Riverside children’s dentist suggest you and your children keep your water intake at a consistent level, so you keep your smile clean, your body hydrated, and your teeth protected from decay. However, where does bottled water come in, you might ask yourself? Remember the following details:

  • Adults, feel free to drink water from pre-packaged bottles
  • For children, bottled water is without fluoride, which growing smiles need; skip pre-bottled water and instead provide kids with refillable bottles or cups with your community’s treated drinking water

Protect Children’s Teeth With Simple Facts

Let us help you maintain your child’s smile with simple care facts as well as the treatments your children require from professional dental care. Give us a call in Riverside, CA to schedule a consultation with your dentist. We are proud to serve patients from Riverside, Temecula, Moreno Valley, Corona, and all surrounding California communities. To schedule an appointment, contact one of the following locations nearest to you:

Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.

Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.

Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest in Riverside, CA at (951) 776-9001.

Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.

Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.

Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.