The best way to prevent cavities is to brush and floss your child's teeth twice daily. Fluoride, a natural substance that also helps re-mineralize the tooth structure, is used in community water systems and is a main ingredient of many types of toothpastes. If your child is at medium to high risk for cavities, we may recommend special high concentration fluoride gels, mouth rinses, or dietary fluoride supplements.

Children are the most susceptible to developing cavities. Heredity also may play a major role in how susceptible your child's teeth are to the formation of a cavity. For example, tooth structure, size, and shape may be passed down through many generations. This includes deep pits and groov es, which are ideal "plaque traps."

Your child should avoid frequent consumption of high sugar foods, especially sticky foods, because the longer the food stays on your teeth and gums, the greater the likelihood a cavity will form. Healthy snacks that are low in sugar include white milk, fresh fruits, raw vegetables, dark breads, whole grain and enriched cereals, sugar free candies, gum and other snacks. High sugar foods are best eaten with a regular meal.

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