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- Dental care - fluoride
Fluoride in your drinking water is like a constant 'repair kit' for your teeth.
- Toothbrushing – children 0-6 years
Start cleaning your baby's teeth as soon as the first tooth comes through to help prevent tooth decay.
- Dental sealants
A dental sealant is a coating applied to the permanent back teeth to prevent tooth decay.
- Tooth decay
Tooth decay is a diet-related disease, caused by the bacteria in your mouth converting sugar into energy and producing acid as a waste product.
- Teeth and drug use
Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage.
- Teeth
Teeth have different shapes that reflect the different jobs they do in helping us eat and digest food.
- Dental checks for young children
Children should have an oral health check by the time they turn two.
- Dry mouth
A dry mouth is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease in itself.
- Tooth decay - young children
Every child is at risk of tooth decay, but good feeding habits and oral care can help prevent decay in baby teeth.
- Pregnancy and teeth
It's important to look after your teeth and gums when you're pregnant, as gum disease can affect your baby.