Looking after your teeth

PIAG 460 Looking After Your Teeth (250kB pdf)

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
Use a no than more pea size amount of fluoride toothpaste
Babies aged 0 2 years old Use a smear of fluoride toothpaste (minimum 1000ppm)  Children aged 3 years + old Use a pea size amount of fluoride toothpaste, 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.

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.
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