Cavity Prevention for Children & Teens

• Brush morning and night; floss once per day.

• Help your child brush until age 7 and help your child floss until age 9.

• No eating after brushing at night.

• One big snack between meals is much healthier than lots of little ones.

• No more than one sweet drink per day and drink it quickly!

• Drink water throughout the day.

• Sports and energy drinks are full of sugar and pediatricians agree that they’re not needed unless physical activity is vigorous and lasts for longer than one hour.