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Nobody wants their child\u2019s summer fun to be spoiled by tooth pain or cavities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"acf":{"page_sections":[{"choose_section":"content","content_section":{"content_hide":false,"content_spacing":["top"],"content_bg":"blue-dark","content_media":false,"content_fixed":false,"content_location":"left","content_option":"","content_sticky":false,"content_img":null,"content_position":"center","content_fit":"cover","content_video":null,"content_poster":null,"content_embed":"","content_text":"

Nobody wants their child\u2019s summer fun to be spoiled by tooth pain or cavities.<\/h2>\r\nHowever, many iced treats popular in summer contain lots of sugar that causes decay. Because taste buds don\u2019t work as well when they get cold, manufacturers often add extra sugar to ice lollies to guarantee a sweet taste.[i]<\/a> But saying no every time the ice cream van approaches might feel unnecessarily harsh \u2013 especially if you have fond memories of enjoying the occasional lolly when you were young.\r\n\r\nSo how can you say yes to an ice lolly without hurting your child\u2019s teeth? First, it\u2019s helpful to understand why too many iced treats could spell dental pain or decay\u2026"},"feature_section":{"feature_hide":false,"feature_bg":"white","feature_img":null,"feature_text":""},"quicklinks_section":{"quicklinks_hide":false,"quicklinks_object":null},"questions_section":{"questions_hide":false,"questions_top":false,"questions_heading":"","questions_list":null},"gallery_section":{"gallery_hide":false,"gallery_heading":"","gallery_carousel":false,"gallery_list":null},"reviews_section":{"reviews_hide":false}},{"choose_section":"content","content_section":{"content_hide":false,"content_spacing":["top","bottom"],"content_bg":"blue-light","content_media":true,"content_fixed":false,"content_location":"left","content_option":"image","content_sticky":false,"content_img":242,"content_position":"center","content_fit":"cover","content_video":null,"content_poster":null,"content_embed":"","content_text":"

Sugar!<\/h2>\r\nSugar and bacteria work together to create acid that can cause decay and tooth pain.[i]<\/a>\r\n\r\nA lolly may list sugar as an ingredient, but other ingredients commonly in lollies are sugar by another name. Popular iced lolly brands sometimes contain fruit juice concentrate, glucose syrup, fructose and dextrose, which all do the same work as table sugar on the teeth. Other natural sugars like honey and fruit juice should also be eaten in moderation.[iii]<\/a> A sweet treat is considered low sugar for adults if it\u2019s less than 5g sugar per 100g. 22.5g per 100g or more is high sugar for adults,[iv]<\/a> and is more than most children should have in a whole day!"},"feature_section":{"feature_hide":false,"feature_bg":"white","feature_img":null,"feature_text":""},"quicklinks_section":{"quicklinks_hide":false,"quicklinks_object":null},"questions_section":{"questions_hide":false,"questions_top":false,"questions_heading":"","questions_list":null},"gallery_section":{"gallery_hide":false,"gallery_heading":"","gallery_carousel":false,"gallery_list":null},"reviews_section":{"reviews_hide":false}},{"choose_section":"content","content_section":{"content_hide":false,"content_spacing":"","content_bg":"blue-dark","content_media":true,"content_fixed":false,"content_location":"right","content_option":"image","content_sticky":true,"content_img":249,"content_position":"center","content_fit":"cover","content_video":null,"content_poster":null,"content_embed":"","content_text":"

Do a little maths\u2026<\/h2>\r\nThe NHS suggests that 30g of sugar is OK for adults per day. But children are much smaller, so the healthy amount of sugar for them is also lower. Children aged 7 to 10 should have no more than 24g per day. Aged 4 to 6, this falls to 19g. Children aged 2 to 3 should have no more than 14g natural or added sugar per day. That\u2019s 3 and a half sugar cubes.[v]<\/a> The amount of sugar in lollies really varies, so it\u2019s good to read the label to check.\r\n

And watch how you chomp the ice\u2026<\/h2>\r\nAlthough eating a lolly more quickly means less exposure time to sugar, it\u2019s good to be aware of the damage that can be caused by biting or chewing fully frozen ice. The crystals in ice can scratch away children\u2019s soft enamel. Ice can also damage fillings and can even fracture teeth.\r\n\r\nEven little fractures or small scratches can allow bacteria to get into your teeth, causing decay."},"feature_section":{"feature_hide":false,"feature_bg":"white","feature_img":null,"feature_text":""},"quicklinks_section":{"quicklinks_hide":false,"quicklinks_object":null},"questions_section":{"questions_hide":false,"questions_top":false,"questions_heading":"","questions_list":null},"gallery_section":{"gallery_hide":false,"gallery_heading":"","gallery_carousel":false,"gallery_list":null},"reviews_section":{"reviews_hide":false}},{"choose_section":"content","content_section":{"content_hide":false,"content_spacing":["top"],"content_bg":"blue-light","content_media":true,"content_fixed":false,"content_location":"left","content_option":"image","content_sticky":false,"content_img":250,"content_position":"center","content_fit":"cover","content_video":null,"content_poster":null,"content_embed":"","content_text":"

Some delicious alternatives<\/h2>\r\nIf your child isn\u2019t fond of sugar-free lollies, you can make your own treats. Many kitchen shops sell home lolly kits, or you can just make small lollies by freezing fruit juice and lolly sticks in ice cube trays. Although fruit juices do contain sugar, they contain nutrients. If eaten after meals, the acid from the fruit, as well as the sugars won\u2019t have such a strong effect.\r\n\r\nIf children visit the dentist regularly, brush their teeth twice a day, eat healthy food and drink lots of water, there is no reason their teeth can\u2019t last them a lifetime, even if they do enjoy an ice lolly now and then."},"feature_section":{"feature_hide":false,"feature_bg":"white","feature_img":null,"feature_text":""},"quicklinks_section":{"quicklinks_hide":false,"quicklinks_object":null},"questions_section":{"questions_hide":false,"questions_top":false,"questions_heading":"","questions_list":null},"gallery_section":{"gallery_hide":false,"gallery_heading":"","gallery_carousel":false,"gallery_list":null},"reviews_section":{"reviews_hide":false}},{"choose_section":"content","content_section":{"content_hide":false,"content_spacing":["top","bottom"],"content_bg":"white","content_media":false,"content_fixed":false,"content_location":"left","content_option":"","content_sticky":false,"content_img":null,"content_position":"center","content_fit":"cover","content_video":null,"content_poster":null,"content_embed":"","content_text":"[i]<\/span> Lipscomb KA, Rieck JR, Dawson P. Effect of temperature on the intensity of basic tastes: Sweet, salty and sour. Journal of Food Research. 2016;5(4):1-10. Available from: https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5539\/jfr.v5n4p1<\/a>.\r\n[ii]<\/span> Sugar and tooth decay. Action on sugar. ND. Available at: https:\/\/www.actiononsugar.org\/sugar-and-health\/sugars-and-tooth-decay<\/a> Accessed May 2025\r\n[iii]<\/span> Sugar: the facts. NHS.uk. May 2023. Available at: https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-types\/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health<\/a> Accessed May 2025\r\n[iv]<\/span> Food labels. NHS.uk. September 2022. Available at: https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-guidelines-and-food-labels\/how-to-read-food-labels\/<\/a>. Accessed May 2025.\r\n[v]<\/span> Sugar: the facts. NHS.uk. May 2023. Available at: https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/food-types\/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health<\/a> Accessed May 2025<\/small>"},"feature_section":{"feature_hide":false,"feature_bg":"white","feature_img":null,"feature_text":""},"quicklinks_section":{"quicklinks_hide":false,"quicklinks_object":null},"questions_section":{"questions_hide":false,"questions_top":false,"questions_heading":"","questions_list":null},"gallery_section":{"gallery_hide":false,"gallery_heading":"","gallery_carousel":false,"gallery_list":null},"reviews_section":{"reviews_hide":false}}]},"yoast_head":"\nSummer ice lollies - Dentist Cirencester<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Summer ice lollies. Market Place Dental Practice in Cirencester. 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