12 - 15 Months

Action list for children’s dental care

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Looking after your teeth is a lifelong undertaking so it helps to get off to a good start. Brush up on our top tips for children’s dental care, incl. when to take your baby to the dentist, to keep your mini-me’s cheeky smile healthy and bright.

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Consider taking your baby with you to the dentist as soon as their first teeth appear. It helps them get used to the sights and sounds.

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Start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as they come through.

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Sit them on your knee and use a smear of fluoride toothpaste on a baby toothbrush.

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Try letting your baby watch while you brush your teeth.

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As your child gets older try to get into a twice daily brushing routine.

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To help stand behind them and gently tilt their head backwards. Look in the mirror so your child can see while you are brushing.

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Brush in small circles covering all surfaces of the teeth.

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Let your toddler spit the toothpaste out but don’t rinse with water.

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Supervise brushing until your child is around 7-8 years old.

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Talk to your kid’s dentist about tips and advice on how to keep your child’s teeth clean and healthy.

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