A focus on dental health in the early years is essential to help tackle these concerning statistics, and more importantly, help establish healthy dental routines and habits from a young age so that all children, regardless of their background, have the best start in life.
As dentists, we always want children to be brushing their teeth twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste and supervised until around the age of eight.
We also recommend that they attend the dentist by the age of one or by the time their first tooth erupts.
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