Your eating patterns and food choices can affect your risk for tooth decay. Tooth decay occurs when plaque in the mouth comes into contact with sugar present in foods and produces acids that attack tooth enamel. After many attacks, the enamel breaks down and a cavity forms.

Most foods we eat contain some form of sugar. That doesn’t mean your child has to avoid them entirely, in fact, the opposite is true. Milk contains sugar, yet it is an essential source of calcium, necessary for strong bones and teeth. Fruits and vegetables also contain varying amounts of sugar, but they also provide many important vitamins and minerals. When choosing foods for your family, read food labels and avoid products with added sugars, such as candy, cookies, and other sweets. A balanced diet based on the Food Guide Pyramid will give your child the nutrition needed for healthy teeth and gums.

Here are some more ways to keep your teeth in tip-top condition:

· Limit snack times during the day to nutritious ones that are low in added sugar.

· Don’t put a drink anything but water before bed.

· Chew sugar-free gum

· If you live in an area where the water supply is not fluoridated, talk with your child’s dentist about fluoride supplements.

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