Food and drinks for healthy teeth

It’s not just what they eat and drink but when they eat and drink it. This section tells you what you need to think about to make sure your child’s teeth are strong and healthy.

Make sure you give your child a variety of foods. Try to include something from each of the four food groups throughout the day:

• Starchy foods - bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods.
• Fruit and vegetables.
• Dairy - e.g. milk, yoghurt and cheese.
• Protein - meat, fish, beans and eggs.

Find out why it is important to prevent tooth decay, ideas for healthy snacks and healthy drinks.

You can also find out more about hidden sugars in food and drinks.