Teens are known for eating sweet snacks, fast foods and meals on-the-run. But these eating habits are the culprits of tooth decay and dental problems.

Make sure your kids choose their foods wisely. When possible, foods like sugary snacks and sweet sticky foods should be eaten at meal times when other foods help neutralize their damaging effects.

When your kids do snack, encourage them to eat foods that are good for their teeth like nuts, popcorn, cheese, raw vegetables, plain yoghurt, and sugarless gum or candy. And remind them to brush, or at least rinse, after every meal.

Practicing these simple tips may also help your kids prevent cavities and dental problems:

1. Brush thoroughly with a fluoride toothpaste at least twice daily, or for better results, brush after every meal.

2. Floss teeth daily, or use an interdental cleaner to remove plaque from the gumline area and the sides of the teeth.

3. Visit the dentist regularly.

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