The following are ways to reduce your child's risk of tooth decay:

Sugary foods and drinks should be consumed only with meals. Saliva production increases during meals and helps neutralize acid production and rinses food particles from the mouth.
Limit between-meals snacks. If children crave a snack, offer them nutritious foods.
If your children chew gum, choose sugarless with xylitol or recaldent. Chewing sugarless gum after eating can increase saliva flow and help wash out food and decay-producing acid.
Monitor beverage consumption. Instead of soft drinks or power drinks, children should drink water or low-fat milk.
Help your children develop good brushing and flossing habits. Parents should assist their children until age 10.
Schedule regular dental visits.

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