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Top 10 dental tips for kids!
Ensure healthy eating and drinking
1. Cut down on sugary treat and swap for fruit and vegetables
2. Cut down on fruit juices and swap for water or milk
3. Only have drinks and food containing sugar at mealtimes
Encourage thorough tooth brushing
4. Brush at least twice a day
5. A pea size amount of toothpaste is recommended for children
6. Supervise your child's brushing until they are seven years old
7. Spit after brushing instead of rinsing
Visit your local dentist regularly
8. Children should be seen by their dentist every 6 months for a check up
9. Children can have fluoride varnish to prevent tooth decay
10. Children should see a dentist from birth
