Dental Care for Children-aged-7-young-adults in St Helens
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During your initial consultation, you will have the opportunity to personally meet our team and carefully consider the wide range of options available. Rest assured, there will be no pressure whatsoever to commit to any treatment during this visit.
Prevention of tooth decay in children aged from 7 years and young adults
ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
Advice:
- Brush twice daily
- Brush last thing at night and on one other occasion (usually first thing in the morning)
- Use fluoridated toothpaste (1,350 ppm fluoride or above)
- Spit out after brushing and do not rinse
- The frequency and amount of sugary food and drinks should be reduced and, when consumed, limited to mealtimes. Sugars should not be consumed more than four times per day
Fluoride Varnish Application
In agreement with National Guidelines, we offer Fluoride varnish applications 2 – 3 times per year to every child and young person aged 3-16 years. For more information please visit
- NHS Choices – your health, your choices – Fluoride Section
- The British Fluoridation Society