Healthy teeth and gums

Learning healthy dental habits early helps set children up for good health later in life.

See below for practical advice about how to help children grow strong and healthy teeth.

Top tips for healthy toothy pegs

  1. Eat well
  2. Drink well
  3. Clean well
  4. Stay well

What you need to know to keep your baby’s teeth and children’s teeth healthy, plus find out about free public dental clinics for all children under 18 years of age.

Access the fact sheet here .

Food and drink for healthy teeth

Learning healthy dental habits early helps set children up for good health later in life.

Watch a quick video about growing healthy teeth and discover the four tips for growing healthy teeth.

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Keeping teeth and gums healthy

Getting into a good routine of brushing and flossing teeth, limiting sugary foods and drinks, drinking fluorinated water and having regular dental check-ups will help keep your child’s teeth and gums healthy for a long time.

Find out more about these helpful tips, plus some ideas to make brushing fun!

Click here to watch the short video.