Raisins and other healthy snacks may be a cause of emergency dentistry.Parents who try to give their children healthy snacks could unwittingly be leading to a need for emergency dentistry, it has been said.

Dr Noushin Attari and Dr John Roberts, writing for the Sun, warned that foods such as raisins and dried apricots have a high concentration of sugar that will stick to the teeth of little ones.

Even though these are natural sugars, they are no less damaging for the mouth of a child.

"Try to stick to savoury snacks such as cheese, which neutralises acid in the mouth. Other recommended foods include fresh fruit, rice cakes and savoury sandwiches," the dentists commented.

When it comes to brushing, it was suggested that parents could use a reward chart if their youngsters are reluctant to do it twice a day every day.

Earlier this week, Dr Manrina Rhode also recommended cheese, as well as celery and cucumber, in an article for the Daily Mail about keeping teeth clean.
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