{"id":332,"date":"2026-08-11T14:06:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=332"},"modified":"2026-08-11T14:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:06:04","slug":"common-dental-challenges-teens-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.washparkpediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/11\/common-dental-challenges-teens-face\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Dental Challenges Teens Face Today"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kids these days. They have so many things in life easier than when you were younger. Then, again, they may have challenges that you never had to think much about. Like all generations before you, your teenager has to get through these difficult years with their smile intact, and you, as their parent, are the best person to guide them to the other side of this important stage of development. Here are some of the things that teens<\/a> deal with these days that could create dental health problems for the growing generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sports Drinks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether they are extremely active or not, sports drinks probably taste delicious to your teenager. However, labels on sports drinks can be deceiving. Even when a beverage is sugar free, it may still have high acidity, which means it can still wear down your teen\u2019s irreplaceable tooth enamel and lead to cavities. Indulgence in juice or a sports drink every once in a while shouldn\u2019t harm them, but they need to learn to control their consumption of sugary and acidic substances to keep their teeth as they get older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vaping and E-Cigarettes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most grown-ups and teenagers alike are well aware of the risks of smoking cigarettes, but vaping doesn\u2019t involve as many unappealing effects. However, even with less research, this habit poses the same danger to your teen\u2019s smile. Vaping may only release water vapor, but inside their mouth, their gums could become infected with inflammatory bacteria. As a result, make sure you talk to your child about avoiding this habit or at least maintaining other healthy ones, such as brushing and flossing their teeth at least twice per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wisdom Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between the ages of 16 and 25, the third set of molars, called wisdom teeth, are supposed to come in. Fortunately, and unfortunately, improved oral hygiene and consistent care have nearly eliminated the need for this last set of molars in the last several decades. As a result, when they do develop and\/or erupt, they can push against your teenager\u2019s other teeth, creating several problems, including overcrowding, tooth pain, or shifting teeth out of alignment. In many cases, these unnecessary teeth are surgically removed to protect the rest of the patient\u2019s smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excessive Time with Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like it or not, almost everything your teenager cares about is accessed through their phone. But did you know that screens can have negative impacts on your teenager\u2019s oral health? Not only can they become distracted from keeping up healthy habits like brushing and flossing, but they can also learn less than helpful habits such as mouth breathing, sitting with poor posture that could alter how their bite matches up, staying up late playing or texting, snacking mindlessly during gaming, and more. As a parent, you need to help them set boundaries and structure for their technology to reign in the effect technology has.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, although modern life keeps evolving, teenagers will always need guidance and support from their parents. When it comes to their oral health, your pediatric dentist can help too! No matter what challenges your teenager faces, make sure to provide the resources they need to get through these potentially rough years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wash Park Pediatric Dentistry has two board-certified pediatric dentists on staff with years of experience treating children from birth to 18 years old. Dr. Patrick Bowman and Dr. Kathleen Waguespack<\/a> have undergone years of training beyond dental school to study issues specific to this age group. Help your teenager get through their adolescence with a smile by contacting us online<\/a> for an appointment. You can also call our Denver office at 720-647-6310.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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