MAX WINSLOW AND THE HOUSE OF SECRETS

Willy Wonka meets Saw in a tame teen flick which traps five high-school stereotypes in a network of escape rooms controlled by a mad computer.

Shy coder Max (Sydne Mikelle), school jock Connor (Tanner Buchanan), shallow Instagram star Sophie (Jade Chynoweth), bully Aiden (Emery Kelly) and gaming addict Benny (Jason Genao) win a competition to stay at the mansion of tech billionaire Atticus Virtue (Chad Michael Murray).

But when they get there they find he’s already gone out. Instead, they have to deal with Haven (voiced by Marina Sirtis), a sentient computer program that seems to have modelled itself on 2001’s Hal.

Haven sets them a series of challenges which mix mild peril with low-budget special effects.

It’s engaging enough but instantly forgettable.

“Mouthwash is great as a breath freshener but should be used at a different time to brushing or it will wash away all the ‘good stuff’ in the toothpaste,” says Dr Reena Wadia of RW Perio (rwperio.com).

“I’d recommend using an electric toothbrush, and always use a toothpaste containing fluoride. This helps prevent tooth decay by slowing the breakdown of enamel and increasing the rate of the remineralisation process.”

Remember to floss for a full-mouth clean. Flossing is also a good way to keep bad breath at bay.

Dr Wadia adds: “Saliva is good! Dry mouth can contribute to bad breath. Sugar-free gum and lots of water will help keep the saliva flowing, reducing any dryness or bad breath.”

LOW BUDGET High-school kids take on computer Haven