How can tooth decay be avoided?

A. Refer to The Canada Food Guide to Healthy Living for great information on healthy foods and drinks for children. It’s not just sugar in candy that causes tooth decay. Frequent snacking, or sipping between regular meals and snacks can increase the risk for tooth decay. Starchy foods that stick to the teeth like crackers, potato chips, and cookies should be avoided. Also, drinks like pop, fruit drinks or juice cocktails have lots of sugar should also be avoided. With drinks even milk and 100% fruit juices contain sugar. Constant sipping of anything other than water from a bottle such as at night or a training cup during the day can cause your child’s teeth to decay.  more