Halloween’s biggest scare might be kids' sugar consumption, with over 70% of Australian children exceeding recommended daily sugar limits, impacting their oral health.

Dentists caution that while occasional sweets are fine, frequent sugar exposure leads to decay.  Sugary drinks are also an issue, with nearly half of boys aged 2-17 drinking them weekly, consuming nearly twice as much as girls.

With 33,000 annual dental-related hospital admissions for kids under 14, preventative care—such as brushing twice daily, limiting sugar to 24g per day, and regular dental checkups—is essential.

Clinton speaks with Dr Chris Sanzaro, Australian Dental Association Vice President, who suggests giving kids fewer lollies and more fruit such as mandarins would be a much healthier option.

Halloween’s biggest scare might be kids' sugar consumption, with over 70% of Australian children exceeding recommended daily sugar limits, impacting their oral health.
Dentists caution that while occasional sweets are fine, frequent sugar exposure leads to decay.  Sugary drinks are also an issue, with nearly half of boys aged 2-17 drinking them weekly, consuming nearly twice as much as girls.
With 33,000 annual dental-related hospital admissions for kids under 14, preventative care—such as brushing twice daily, limiting sugar to 24g per day, and regular dental checkups—is essential.
Clinton speaks with Dr Chris Sanzaro, Australian Dental Association Vice President, who suggests giving kids fewer lollies and more fruit such as mandarins would be a much healthier option.

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