Did you know that, tooth decay affects around a quarter of five-year olds in England? Tooth decay is also the leading cause of hospital admissions for five to nine-year-olds.
But.. did you know that tooth decay is almost entirely preventable?
Children should brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day for about 2 minutes to help keep both their teeth and mouth healthy. Children don’t need to use special children’s toothpaste. Children of all ages can use family toothpaste, as long as it contains 1,350 to 1,500ppm fluoride.
The poster below explains how and when children should brush their teeth!
