You can help prevent tooth decay by:
Visiting your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and oral examination. Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Cleaning between your teeth daily with floss. Eating nutritious and balanced meals. Limiting snacking and sugary juices and drinks. Asking your dentist to apply dental sealants (a plastic protective coating) onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to protect them from decay.