How to prevent tooth decay
• Use a FLUORIDE toothpaste, one that contains the correct amount of fluoride for your age.
• Use a pea sized amount for children under 7 years of age.
• Check the toothpaste is sugar free - some herbal toothpaste may not be.
• If your teeth are sensitive, Sensodyne F may be brushed onto or applied directly onto the sensitive area.
• Avoid abrasive toothpastes such as smokers toothpaste
Many of the foods you eat cause the bacteria in your mouth to produce acids. It is not only sugary foods that cause acids to form, other foods can too. For example, starches such as bread and cereal. If you snack throughout the day, acid may be forming, attacking your teeth all day long.
TOP TEN SAFE SNACKS FOR TEETH
Try to choose snacks from the top of the list most often.
|
% fat |
fat per portion (g) |
calories per portion (kcal) |
Eating apple NB. All fruits are good (1 apple) |
0.0 |
0.0 |
30 |
Carrot stick NB all vegetables are good (1 whole carrot) |
0.1 |
0.1 |
30 |
Light yoghurt (1 pot) |
0.2 |
0.3 |
51 |
Light cheese spread (1 triangle) |
11.0 |
2.5 |
42 |
Twiglets (of a 125g bag =31g) |
11.0 |
3.5 |
123 |
Cheese strings (1 stick) |
25.0 |
5.3 |
67 |
Light Philadelphia handisnacks (1 pack with breadsticks) |
11.0 |
5.7 |
117 |
Wotsits (1 small bag) |
34.0 |
7.7 |
123 |
Ready salted crisps (30g Pack) |
35.7 |
10.7 |
165 |
Doritos (40g pack) |
27.0 |
11.0 |
210 |
