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Tips for keeping tamariki's teeth clean:

Brush teeth with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes, twice a day
Spit, don't rinse after brushing
Avoid drinking sugary drinks. Tap water is still the best drink for thirst
Eat snacks with no added sugar
FREE dental care is available for under 18 year olds

For more information: www.beehealthy.org.nz or www.healthnavigator.org.nz

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Dental care is free for New Zealand kids until their 18th birthday – call 0800 Talk Teeth (0800 825 583) to find out about the dental service in your area.

Good oral health is vital for your general health and well-being. Poor oral health and pain and sufferings in the mouth can have a significant impact on quality of life. In this section you can find information on common dental problems, treatments and oral health care for all age groups.

Brushing

Once your child is 6 years old start using a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste
Make sure your child is not eating or swallowing toothpaste
Encourage them to spit the toothpaste out after brushing and not to rinse the mouth
Brush twice a day, morning and night, for two minutes and brushing last thing at night time before bed is very important
Hold the brush at 45 - degree angle to the gum line and brush gently by moving the brush back and forth in short, tooth-wide strokes
Make sure the child is brushing the outer, inner and chewing surfaces of all the teeth in upper and lower jaws
Check your child's brush regularly and replace it every three months or soon after the bristles start to wear out

Information from www.nzda.org.nz/public/your-oral-health/children

For more information

https://healthify.nz/hauora-wellbeing/t/teeth-and-oral-health-topics/

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