Accessing dental care (babies)
Children should have their teeth brushed by an 
adult as soon as the first tooth erupts, using a toothpaste containing at least 1000 ppm fluoride
Key Messages:
- NHS dental care is free for all pregnant mothers and up to 12 months after birth and for children
- Adults should have a check-up at least once every 2 years, and children at least once a year
- Children should start going to the dentist for regular check-ups along with the rest of the family as soon as the first tooth erupts, and definitely before age 1. The dentist can advise on brushing, a healthy diet and regular check-ups
Linked Resources:
- Put your postcode into this website to find a dentist
- The Dental Check by One programme encourages all parents/carers to take their child to the dentist before their first birthday
- Dental Check by One with Dr Ranj (CBeebies presenter) (Watch below)
Ava's first visit to the dentist.