Millions of people in England receive fluoridated water. This means fluoride has been added to bring it up to around 1mg of fluoride per litre of water, which is a level found to reduce tooth decay levels. Don't worry if you don't manage to brush much at first. The important thing is to get your baby used to brushing their teeth as part of their daily routine. You can help by setting a good example and letting them see you brushing your own teeth. Tooth brushing tips for babies

So, is fluoride good for your teeth? What does it do for our mouths, and most importantly, is fluoride toothpaste safe? Find out everything you need to know here with Aquafresh. What is Fluoride? Be sure to monitor your baby’s toothbrush for worn bristles and replace it at least every three months. You can start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as they start to come through. Use a baby toothbrush with a tiny smear of fluoride toothpaste. Most water supplies contain some fluoride and in the early 20th century, levels of tooth decay were found to be associated with fluoride levels in drinking water. Its use is strongly recommended for children and adults who are at higher risk of tooth decay, such as older people.

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From brushing their first tooth to their first trip to the dentist, here's how to take care of your children's teeth. The surfaces of new permanent teeth can take up to three years to strengthen fully. So from nine and up, try moving your child to a preteen toothpaste like Aquafresh Advance Toothpaste. Less abrasive than regular toothpaste, your child can brush away with all the grown-up benefits, from cavity prevention to fighting plaque. All with a minty blend that gets them ready for adult toothpaste when the time comes. Up to the age of three, try Aquafresh Milk Teeth Toothpaste. Designed to be tough on decay and gentle on teeth. Be sure to only use a smear of toothpaste so they don’t swallow too much. Also handy when there’s not many teeth to brush. Evidence shows that water fluoridation has added benefits, even if we use oral care products that also contain the mineral. Studies have shown that children who grow up drinking fluoridated water alongside using fluoride toothpaste and other fluoride products and treatments were less likely to be affected by tooth decay than those who used fluoride oral care products but did not have access to fluoridated water. 3 How does it work: Aquafresh Little Teeth toothpaste formulation is highly effective at delivering fluoride to enamel surfaces and helping remineralize early enamel lesions, thereby strengthening little teeth from the inside out.

Children aged 7 and over should be able to brush their own teeth, but it's still a good idea to watch them to make sure they brush properly and for about 2 minutes. How to help children brush their teeth properly Macleans Milk Teeth Kids toothpaste is designed by dental experts and suitable for children 0-3 years.

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Start brushing your baby's teeth as soon as the first milk tooth breaks through (usually at around 6 months, but it can be earlier or later). Children exposed to fluoride when their teeth are developing, e.g. through using a kids’ fluoride toothpaste, are found to have shallower grooves in their teeth, which helps with easier plaque removal. 2 Plaque can form a hard substance called tartar if it’s not removed with twice-daily brushing, and tartar build-up can eventually cause tooth decay by eating into tooth enamel. Children between 3 and 6 years old should brush at least twice daily with a pea-sized amount of toothpaste containing more than 1,000ppm fluoride. It's fine to give your baby a dummy but avoid using them after 12 months of age. Using dummies after this can encourage an open bite, which is when teeth move to make space for the dummy. They may also affect your child's speech development.At this age, it's important to choose a baby toothbrush with soft, multi-angled bristles that won’t irritate their sensitive gums.

Children over 7 and adults should brush at least twice daily with a toothpaste containing 1,350-1,500ppm fluoride. Children under 3 years old should brush twice daily, with a smear of toothpaste containing at least 1,000ppm fluoride.

Lollipops and sweet drinks in a formula bottle are particularly damaging, because they bathe the teeth in sugar for long periods of time. The acid in drinks like fruit juice and squash can harm teeth as well. It can help prevent tooth decay, which is why it's added to many brands of toothpaste and, in some areas, to the water supply through a process called fluoridation. Tooth decay Brushing your teeth thoroughly with fluoride toothpaste is one of the most effective ways of preventing tooth decay.