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Your baby's teeth are important
Baby teeth are
important for
eating and speaking.
Baby teeth are
important for smiling
and confidence.
Getting into good
routines with your
baby will help when
they grow up.
You can help stop
tooth decay so your
child has a healthy
smile for life.
Your baby's teeth are important
Visiting the Dentist
Dental care is free for
pregnant mothers and
for 12 months after
your baby is born
Visit as soon as
your baby's first
tooth appears.
To help look after your
baby's teeth, your
dentist may apply a fluoride paste/varnish.
Dental care for
children is free!
Visiting the Dentist
Finding a Dentist
To find your closest NHS dentist,
scan the QR code below
Eating and Drinking
Milk and water are
safer drinks for
teeth.
Many baby foods
and drinks are
high in sugar.
Keep sugary foods
and drinks to
meal times only.
Avoid sugary foods
and drinks 1 hour
before bedtime.
Eating and drinking
Banana
Cucumber
sticks
Toast with butter
Plain yoghurt
Bread
sticks
Milk and Water
Rice cakes
Roti
Vegetables
Brushing your baby's teeth
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Start to brush your baby's
teeth as soon as their
first tooth appears.
Brush your baby's teeth
last thing before
bedtime and one
other time in the day.
Brush all sides of
each tooth, don't
forget the back ones.
Brush with a
toothpaste containing
at least 1000 ppm
fluoride.
Only use a smear
of toothpaste.
After brushing, wipe the
leftover toothpaste
from outside the
mouth, don't rinse.
Brushing your baby's teeth
Brushing your baby's teeth
Making brushing easy and fun
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Brushing your baby's
teeth can be difficult,
you are not alone!
Some brushing is
better than none,
don't give up.
Use rewards like
singing and clapping
to make brushing fun.
If you want help,
speak to your health visitor or dental team.
Making brushing easy and fun
When family and friends look after your baby
Show this leaflet to family and friends
who look after
your baby.
Send a toothbrush and toothpaste.
Text or call to
remind them to brush your baby's teeth.
These conversations
can be hard,
the above video can help.
When family or friends
look after your baby