Health Tip: Avoid Sugary Foods for Healthier Teeth

Suggestions to help prevent cavities

January 18, 2012 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Eating lots of sugary foods and snacks can lead to tooth decay.

The American Dental Association offers these suggestions to help protect your pearly whites:

Eat a healthy, balanced and nutritious diet.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Limit snacks between meals, and make sure any snacks are low in sugar.
Log what you eat in a food diary for a week, and take note of hard candies and other sugary foods.
Brush your teeth at least twice each day, and floss daily.
See your dentist regularly.