A smiling mum holds her smiling toddler's bottom lip while a dentist prepares to look inside the toddler's mouth
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Families and carers

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. 

 

 

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