This time we are being asked to help look after children’s oral health. Why? Because the level of tooth decay (caused by having too much sugary food and drink and not cleaning your teeth and gums) remains a deep concern. So much so that the government has committed to deliver a supervised toothbrushing scheme for three- to five- year-olds, targeting the areas of highest need.
My question, however, is why start at age three when children begin teething around six months – a time when their teeth are most vulnerable? Additionally, during the first two to four years, the enamel is still soft, and parents often assume that milk teeth are unimportant.
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