Oral health advice for children aged 0 - 3 years
From brushing their first tooth to their first trip to the dentist, the links to the right will give you plenty of advice on how to look after your children’s teeth. Including when and how to introduce toothbrushing, advice on weaning, information on healthy snacks and the best drinks for babies teeth.
For children aged 3 to 5 years
To find out about how to carry out toothbrushing and information on healthy eating for children aged 3 to 5 years old, visit:
For children aged 5 to 12 years
To find out about how you can continue to encourage good oral health habits in children aged 5 to 12 years, including toothbrushing and healthy eating, visit:
Did you know....
....you should start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as the first milk tooth breaks through (usually at around 6 months, but it can be earlier or later).
Find out moreToothbrushing
Information is available about how to carry out effective toothbrushing, including top tips and advice in the links below
Healthy eating
To find out about healthy eating advice and information on hidden sugars in food and drinks use the links below.
Learning disabilities
For help and advice on supporting someone with learning disabilities to maintain good oral health please use the links below.
Did you know..
..every time you eat or drinks something containing sugar, plaque bacteria on your teeth make acid which attacks the tooth surface. After a while, a hole or cavity forms. This is called tooth decay.
Find out moreOral health advice for adults
Oral health is just as important throughout your child and adult life.
As we grow older there are various health conditions that can make it more difficult to looks after our oral health but by following advice you can make sure that it is kept as good as possible.
Use the links to the right for more information on looking after oral health with conditions such as Dementia and Parkinson’s. There is also advice on denture care and stopping smoking.