5 Tips to Keep Kids Smiling - English - HE1018
Pamphlet providing tips to keep kids teeth healthy and smiling.
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Brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes, twice a day
For children under six years old, use a soft toothbrush with a half-pea sized amount of adult strength (at least 1000 ppm) fluoride toothpaste, or less if they only have a few teeth.
For children six years old and over, use a soft toothbrush with a pea-sized amount of adult strength (at least 1000 ppm) fluoride toothpaste.
Help children under eight years old brush their teeth.
Avoid sharing toothbrushes with other people and replace your toothbrush every three months.
Spit, don't rinse after brushing
Fluoride in toothpaste helps prevent tooth decay.
Avoid eating or drinking after brushing teeth, especially at night so the fluoride can keep working to protect and strengthen teeth.
Drink tap water and milk
Tap water is free, sugar-free and most water supplies across Wellington are fluoridated to support good oral health.
Water is the best drink to have when playing sport and remember to wear a mouth guard when playing contact sports.
Eat snacks with no added sugar
Choose and prepare sugar-free foods.
Limit sugary snacks to occasional treats.
Free dental care for under 18s
Dental care is FREE from birth until your 18th birthday.
Call 0800 TALK TEETH (0800 825 583) to book an appointment, update your details or for more information.
Visit www.beehealthy.org.nz to enrol or for more information.