Studies show that people who eat plenty of fresh fruit have low rates of dental cavities compared to those who eat very little. Watermelon is one of the best fruits for teeth as it is low in sugar and acid. Let your kids sink their teeth into a juicy slice of watermelon to help keep their teeth healthy.

Yoghurt and berries make a delicious dessert for children. With a creamy texture and a sweet, tangy taste, kids are sure to ask for more. Choose plain yoghurt without added sugar to maximise the oral health benefits. Serve with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or a mixture of all these berries to provide a burst of nutrients.

Ants on a log is a popular children's snack consisting of a celery stalk filled with peanut butter and topped with some raisins. Choose peanut butter without added sugar to make this filling snack as healthy for the teeth as possible.

Cheese is an excellent source of calcium, which is essential to help children develop strong and healthy teeth. The sharp flavour of cheddar is also a perfect complement to the sweetness of apples.

Treat your kids to a plate of cheddar cubes and apple slices every day to help protect their teeth. Try pairing Red Delicious apples with cheddar, Golden Delicious apples with brie or Granny Smith apples with a mild washed-rind cheese.

Hummus is also a tooth-friendly snack. Calcium naturally occurs in the chickpeas and sesame seed paste that are used to make this savoury dip. Kids love dipping pita triangles into delicious hummus. To protect their teeth, always choose whole-wheat pita, which breaks down more slowly than white pita in the mouth and therefore exposes children's teeth to fewer natural sugars.

Carrots are naturally sweet and crunchy, which means they appeal to kids. They are also high in fibre, which means they can clean plaque from your children's teeth when they bite into them. The act of chewing carrots stimulates your child's saliva glands, causing them to produce more bacteria-fighting saliva.

Let your kids snack on as many carrots as they like, perhaps with a dip such as natural yoghurt or hummus.

Hard-boiled eggs are an easy and nutritious snack to feed to kids. With very little sugar and plenty of healthy protein, eggs are an ideal food for oral health. Peel the eggs before giving them to your children so they can easily tuck in.

By giving these foods to your kids and limiting their consumption of sugary foods, you can reduce their risk of dental cavities. Of course, you also need to keep up a healthy dental hygiene routine of daily brushing and flossing.

The final step in protecting your kids' oral health is to schedule regular check-ups with a dentist. At Runcorn Dental, we have four dentists with a combined experience of more than 25 years. Get in touch today to schedule check-ups for yourself and your family.