Your child's dental health
A child's poor dental health impacts not only their but also their well-being and that of their family.
Children who have a toothache or who need treatment may have:
- pain
- infections
- difficulties with eating, sleeping and socialising
From brushing their first tooth to their first trip to the dentist, the NHS guidance on how to take care of your children's teeth can help.
A regular teeth-cleaning routine is essential for good dental health. Follow the tips and you can help keep your kids' teeth decay-free.
Other resources
- A practical guide to children’s teeth (British Society of Paediatric Dentistry)
- Advice for parents/carers of children with autism (British Society of Paediatric Dentistry)
- Top 3 tips for preventing tooth decay (an infographic available in Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali (with Sylheti and Chatgaya), Polish, Romanian, and English (the original version previously available)