More children are getting cavities because of sugary foods.

More children are showing signs of tooth decay because of the popularity of caffeinated, sugary drinks, it has been claimed.

The Vancouver Sun reported that Dr Sarah Hulland, a paediatric dentist in Calgary, has argued that the rate of tooth cavities being seen over the last decade has increased dramatically and this has to be down to the diet of today’s youth and the fact there is so much hidden sugar in foods that are marketed to children.

She commented: “Another issue is that kids are being told to hydrate, so they’re constantly sipping on juice and sugary drinks. As well, we live in a culture where small children are constantly being fed little snacks that have hidden sugars.”

Elsewhere, the Windsor Star recently reported that many young people will grind their teeth while growing up, but this is often a phase they will grow out of and it should not impact on their oral health as an adult.