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- when should my child start brushing teeth
- when should my baby start brushing teeth
- when should a child start brushing teeth
- when should my toddler start brushing teeth
Toddler brushing teeth struggle
How to brush 1 year old teeth.
Oral health care for children with health problems, behavioural challenges and tooth decay
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What is this leaflet about?
This leaflet tells you about how to best care for your child’s teeth as they are at higher risk of getting tooth decay.
Why is my child at higher risk of developing tooth decay?
Your child will be at higher risk of tooth decay if they have:
- already had a decayed tooth
- suffer from a medical problem
- have a behavioural challenge which can make it difficult to look after their teeth
- suffer from a dental condition which makes their teeth weaker and prone to decaying.
Dentists call this high caries (decay) risk.
Dental caries is also known as tooth decay or dental cavities.
It is important to look after your child’s teeth as if tooth decay is not treated it can lead to your child:
- developing a severe infection which could put their health at risk
- having pain and swelling
- affect their eating, speaking and smiling
- missing days at school.