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Useful child links
Trusted resources for parents.
Three simple guides give your child the best start — then explore the trusted resources below for more.
Three guides for healthy teeth
- Bring your child to the dentist regularly, from an early age.
- Clean their teeth for two minutes twice daily with a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste, morning and before bed — spit out the excess, don’t rinse.
- Avoid snacking on sugary food and drinks between meals.
Trusted resources
Where to find more
Independent, reliable information from national dental bodies.
UK charity
Oral Health Foundation
A good British resource covering many aspects of dental health.
Visit US · ADAMouthHealthy
The American Dental Association’s consumer site — the US equivalent.
Visit US · ADAADA patient videos
Around 100 short patient-education videos from the American Dental Association.
Watch ResourceDentaly — children
An excellent, current resource on children’s oral health.
VisitThe basics, done well
Regular visits, good brushing, and sugar at mealtimes — the foundations of healthy children’s teeth.