Baby teeth matter (Snippets) - English - HE4012-ENG

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February 2026
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Reviewed
February 2026
Updated
February 2026
Format
Online only
HE code
HE4012-ENG
Language
English

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Baby teeth matter
They help me smile, chew and talk

Brush teeth twice a day
Morning and night - with fluoride toothpaste

Brush teeth together
With Whānau

Spit!
Don’t rinse after brushing

Choose Water
And plain milk to drink

Choose Healthy Kai

Make tooth brushing fun
Brush with a favourite toy, brush with brothers and sisters, brush while listening to your favourite song

Choose a fluoride toothpaste

Baby teeth matter
Brush when your child’s first tooth appears

Help your teeth sparkle
Brush teeth together as whānau, after breakfast and before bed

Menemene mai!
Choose tooth-friendly water and plain milk to drink

Tamariki can’t reach their back teeth
Help tamariki brush until they turn 8 years old

Change your toothbrush
with the season

Baby teeth matter
Get them checked for free each year. Contact Community Dental Service to book an appointment 0800 846 983 or commdental@cdhb.health.nz

Tamariki need their teeth checked each year
It’s free. Contact Community Dental Service 0800 846 983 or commdental@cdhb.health.nz

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