What are the best foods and drinks to keep my teeth healthy?
The main cause of tooth decay is the sugar that is in the foods and drinks you have. Every time you eat or drink anything sugary your teeth are under attack from the plaque acids for up to one hour. This is because the sugar mixes with the bacteria in the plaque to produce the harmful plaque acids. This is why it is important to keep sugary foods and drinks to mealtimes only. If you are hungry in-between meals then you should choose foods that are kind to your teeth and do not contain added sugar. Here are some foods that are kind to your teeth if you are hungry in-between meals: wholemeal bread, cheese, crackers, breadsticks, seeds, fruit and vegetables. When you are thirsty, plain water and plain milk are the kindest drinks for your teeth. If you drink fruit juices you should keep them to mealtimes only and add water to them.
