Take a Little Trip To The Dentist to help prevent tooth decay

Every 10 minutes a child in England is admitted to hospital to have a rotten tooth removed,
and only around one in five under twos have visited the dentist. By making an appointment
early, even before teeth come through, you can get the advice you need to help make sure
this doesn’t happen to your child.

Dentists can give you advice on keeping gums, teeth and mouths healthy at key stages in
your baby’s development, such as moving on to solids or cups and teething. You can also
get advice on how best to brush their teeth, sugar and healthy diets, weaning and more.
Not only that, but the earlier a baby starts having check-ups, the more comfortable they’ll be in that environment as they grow older.

We’d also advise pregnant women to keep up their dental routines, as often the hormonal
changes your body goes through can increase your risk of gum disease or other issues.
Seeing an NHS dentist is free for babies and children or young people under 18, pregnant
women and mums who have had a baby in the last 12 months.

You can find a local NHS
practice by visiting www.nhs.uk.