Teens open their mouth

Madeline Cox November 09, If this picture could be your little one asleep right now then you need to read this. All the screaming.

Many if not most children snore on occasion, and about 10 percent or more snore on most nights.

Growing a healthy, adult smile takes a lot of work and maintenance, but your teenager can earn a healthy mouth by avoiding some the greatest threats to teen teeth. Your teen can fight cavities by avoiding eating and drinking too much sugar, adding high fiber fruits and vegetables to their diet, and brushing twice per day for two minutes at a time and flossing once per day. In addition to a proper oral care routine, your teen should have an oral health checkup every six months in our office so that we can help them navigate growing a healthy, adult smile. The CDC estimates that more than 3 million teeth are knocked out at youth sporting events.