You can start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as they start to come through, make sure you are sitting comfortably with your child's head resting on your chest.
- Use a tiny smear of toothpaste for babies and toddlers up to 3 years old, and a pea-sized amount for children aged 3 to 6 years.
- Brush as soon as teeth erupt in the mouth, brush them twice daily with a fluoridated toothpaste containing no less I than 1,000 ppm fluoride for children
- Children From six months of age should be introduced to drinking from a free-flow cup, try to slowly decrease bottle usage from one-year-olds.
- Do not add sugar when preparing food for weaning or to drinks.
- Parents/carers should brush and supervise toothbrushing.
- Not all children like having their teeth brushed, but just keep trying. Try and make it into a game, or brush your own teeth at the same time.
- Reduced the frequency and amount of sugary foods, avoid altogether if possible
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