Looking after your teeth PIAG 460

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Looking After Your child's teeth – PIAG 460 (249kB)

General information about tooth brushing

• Teeth should be brushed twice a day: Once first thing in the morning and again in the evening before bed

• After brushing teeth, spit, don’t rinse

• Babies aged 0-2 years old: Use a smear of fluoride toothpaste (minimum 1000ppm*)

• Children aged 3 years + old. Use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste, a minimum of 1450ppm* (adult toothpaste).

Adults should supervise tooth brushing until their child can brush effectively alone.

Diet information

• Drink Plain water or milk  
• Eat sugar-free snacks only.
• Do be aware of hidden sugars in food.

For more information on how to look after your teeth, please see our videos;

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This leaflet only gives general information. You must always discuss the individual treatment of your child with the appropriate member of staff. Do not rely on this leaflet alone for information about your child’s treatment.

This information can be made available in other languages and formats if requested.

PIAG 460