She tells me that just brushing correctly once a day can make a significant difference to children’s oral health.
London has the third highest level of tooth decay in children under five (27 per cent). In fact, it’s even higher in Scotland and Wales (30 per cent). Given that tooth decay remains the leading cause of hospital admissions for children, it is strongly associated with deprivation and social exclusion.
When do we get our teeth?
The timing of children getting their teeth varies. Some children are born with teeth! Some start teething at four weeks, poor little guys. But usually it’s six months for the baby teeth (primary or deciduous is the official term). I always think of it as an unkind as teething is clearly uncomfortable.
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