Which foods are good for my child's teeth?

Good eating habits are important for your child's overall health and for strong, healthy teeth. Keep these tips in mind:

• Encourage your child to choose healthy snacks, and discuss their choices. Teeth-friendly snacks include fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, crackers, popcorn, nuts, and yoghurt. Snacks high in sugar or starch can cause cavities, especially if eaten often. Raisins or other dried fruit, cookies, chips and fruit roll-ups are best eaten as desserts rather than snacks.
• Plain water is the best drink for between meal times. Limiting your child's intake of sugary drinks (such as soft drinks) is also advised.

Lollies and biscuits are fine as occasional treats - just make sure that teeth are brushed thoroughly after they are eaten.