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The Better Health Start for Life Top Tips for Teeth campaign is aimed at parents and carers of young children and pregnant women, with a focus on children’s oral health.
The key messages for 0-3 years and pregnant women are:
“Say goodbye to the bottle” which is about introducing free-flow cups
“Protect their smile” which is a reminder for free NHS dental checks for under 18s
“Twice a day” which is to encourage brushing your teeth twice a day
“No need to rinse” which is to encourage children to spit not rinse as they get older
“Avoid giving fruit juice and squash” which is about preventing tooth decay
“Skip the sugar” which is about avoiding food and drinks with too much sugar
“Pregnancy smile” which is to inform pregnant women of available services.
The key messages for children 3+ are:
“Twice a day” which is to encourage brushing your teeth twice a day
“Protect their smile” which is a reminder for free NHS dental checks for under 18s
“Encourage them to spit not rinse” which is to encourage children to spit not rinse as they get older
“Skip the sugar” which is about avoiding food and drinks with too much sugar.
For more details visit the Better Health Start for Life website.
