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  1. Dental care - fluoride

    Fluoride in your drinking water is like a constant 'repair kit' for your teeth.

  2. Toothbrushing – children 0-6 years

    Start cleaning your baby's teeth as soon as the first tooth comes through to help prevent tooth decay.

  3. 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.

  4. Dental sealants

    A dental sealant is a coating applied to the permanent back teeth to prevent tooth decay.

  5. Teeth and drug use

    Many drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause tooth damage.

  6. Teeth

    Teeth have different shapes that reflect the different jobs they do in helping us eat and digest food.

  7. Dental checks for young children

    Children should have an oral health check by the time they turn two.

  8. 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.

  9. Dry mouth

    A dry mouth is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease in itself.

  10. Pregnancy and teeth

    It's important to look after your teeth and gums when you're pregnant, as gum disease can affect your baby.

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