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Smiling Starts has created five videos to assist parents and carers on a range of topics.

Click on the links to view helpful tips and advice.

 

Encouraging children with sensory issues and disabilities to brush their teeth

Preventing tooth decay

How to identify tooth decay

Caring for little teeth and mouths

Brushing a toddler's teeth

Encouraging children with sensory issues and disabilities to brush their teeth

This Smiling Starts video provides tips for making teeth cleaning an enjoyable part of your child's daily routine.

 

 

Preventing tooth decay 

This Smiling Starts video shares some of the ways tooth decay can affect your child's behaviour and development.

Consultant Dental Medicine Dr Jilen Patel answers one of the most common questions he gets asked. He also explains why developing good habits early is key to preventing decay. 

 

 

How to identify tooth decay 

This Smiling Starts video shares how tooth decay happens and how to spot signs of tooth decay when checking your child's teeth.

Regional Dental Officer Dr Zarni Shakibaie talks through how you can check your child's teeth and what you should look for.

 

 

Caring for little teeth and mouths

This Smiling Starts video shares how to care for little teeth and mouths from the moment they appear. 

The video demonstrates helpful tips for brushing teeth and highlights the importance of developing healthy habits early.

 

 

Brushing a toddler's teeth 

This Smiling Starts video shares a Mum's advice on how she cleans her toddler's teeth morning and night. 

We discuss why brushing is an important part of keeping teeth strong and healthy. 

 

 

 

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