Useful videos and Top tips

Toothbrushing

Brush for 2 minutes twice a day
Brush last thing at night and on one other occasion.
Toothpaste with a concentration of 1, 4500 ppm Fluoride is recommended in St Helens
Children under 3 years should use a smear amount of fluoride toothpaste
Over 3 years should use a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste
It is important to Spit NOT Rinse your mouth after toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste
Brushing should start as soon as the first primary (baby) tooth erupts
Parents or carers should supervise toothbrushing until the age of 7

Brush DJ plays two minutes of your music so you brush your teeth for the right amount of time. The app has short videos on how to brush your teeth and how to clean in between them using an interdental brush or floss

Diet

Breast feeding provides the best nutrition for babies
From the age of 6 months infants should be introduced to a free –flowing cup, dummies and bottle discourage from the age of 1
Sugar should not be added to weaning foods and drinks
The amount and frequency of consumption of sugars should be reduced and restricted to mealtimes
Avoid sugar-containing foods and drinks at bedtime
Video link for parents Now You Have Teeth

Dental Visits

Regular dental visits are essential for everyone to prevent dental pain and oral conditions including oral cancer
Everyone should visit the dentist at least once a year or as often as advised by their dental team
Stop smoking and reduce alcohol intake within daily limits to reduce the risk of oral cancer