NHS dental check-ups and treatment with the dentist are FREE for:
• Children under the age of 18, or 19 and in full-time education
• Pregnant mothers and until your baby's first birthday
Primary (baby) teeth come through from around 6 months old and permanent (adult) teeth come through from around 6 years old.
A sucking habit after the age of 7 years can cause permanent change in the position of permanent (adult) teeth.
It is recommended that children are taken to the dentist once their first tooth comes through and by the age of one.
This way, they become more comfortable visiting a dentist.
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Tooth decay and poor oral health in childhood can lead to:
Therefore, oral health is an important aspect of a child's overall health status and of their school readiness. To avoid pain and tooth decay from a young age, and to associate the dentist with wellbeing rather than pain, it's important to start healthy habits from home.
A knocked out permanent (adult) tooth should be held by its crown, rinsed under cold tap water if dirty (maximum 10 seconds) and positioned back in the mouth. If this is not possible, place in milk or saline. Seek dental treatment immediately.
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