India, Feb. 22 -- A US dentist is sparking a conversation about pediatric oral health by revealing the common food and household items he would keep out of reach of his own children. Dr Mark Burhenne, a San Francisco-based dentist with four decades of experience, took to Instagram on February 22 to share his 'no-go list' for children. Also read | Dentist shares 9 important questions you should ask before you agree to any dental treatment

While he admitted his advice might make him sound like a 'buzzkill', he insisted the trade-off was worth it. "Trust me, it's so much easier to prevent cavities than to treat them later," Dr Burhenne wrote in his caption.

Here are the five items Dr Burhenne said parents should avoid to protect their chil...