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Module 6 Food and your teeth

Module 6 Food and your teeth. What is tooth decay?. Tooth decay is the damage of the tooth . . Honey. Food and drinks that can cause tooth decay. Factors that increase the risk of tooth decay. Keep your teeth healthy. Eat at set times rather than grazing Drink plenty of plain tap water

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Module 6 Food and your teeth

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  1. Module 6 Food and your teeth

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

  3. Honey Food and drinks that can cause tooth decay

  4. Factors that increase the risk of tooth decay

  5. Keep your teeth healthy • 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 • 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

  6. Tap Water •  no sugar •  safe to drink contains fluoride flushes mouth of food and drink low cost

  7. Snack Ideas

  8. Keep your teeth healthy • 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 • 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

  9. Which is the better choice for your teeth?

  10. Which is the better choice for your teeth?

  11. 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?

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