What is tooth decay?Tooth decay is the damage of the tooth.

Food and drinks that can cause tooth decay

Honey

Factors that increase the risk of tooth decay

1.Bacteria and teeth 2. Type of food or drink 3.Time

4. How many times you eat or drink over the day 5. Strength of tooth enamel

Keep your teeth healthy Breastfeed your baby

if possible

Swap snacks and drinks high in added sugar for fruit and vegetables

Have sugary food and drinks as part of a meal rather than on their own

Eat at set times rather than grazing

Drink plenty of plain tap water

Brush after breakfast and before bed Don’t rinse after brushing Have regular check-ups with the

dentist

Once teeth are through – lift the lip once a month

Tap Water

no sugar safe to drink contains fluoride flushes mouth of food and drink low cost

Snack Ideas

Keep your teeth healthy Breastfeed your baby

if possible

Swap snacks and drinks high in added sugar for fruit and vegetables

Have sugary food and drinks as part of a meal rather than on their own

Eat at set times rather than grazing

Drink plenty of plain tap water

Brush after breakfast and before bed Don’t rinse after brushing Have regular check-ups with the

dentist

Once teeth are through – lift the lip once a month

Which is the better choice for your teeth?

OR

dried fruit fresh fruit

OR

orange juice milk

OR

bottled water tap water

OReating sticky

foods at a main meal

between meals

OR

crackers wholemeal crackers &

cheese

Which is the better choice for your teeth?

OR

dried fruit fresh fruit

OR

orange juice milk

OR

bottled water tap water

OReating sticky

foods at a main meal

between meals

OR

crackers wholemeal crackers &

cheese

What did you think of today’s session?

• What do you remember most from today?

• Do you think you know more about preventing tooth decay now?

• What are you going to do differently?

Developed by HELPP,Funded by SA Health, and managed by

Nutrition & Dietetics, Flinders University

Contact: Food Safety and Nutrition Branch, SA Health Tel: 8226 7100 or Nutrition & Dietetics, Flinders University Tel 8204 4715