Up to the age of seven you’ll need to supervise toothbrushing to minimise swallowing. After the age of seven, your child should be able to take care of their own teeth. This is also around about the same time that their permanent teeth are coming through too, so it’s more important than ever to make sure they’re brushing properly, and have a regular brushing routine. For ways to make this a little more fun, just take a look at the activities below.
Find out what’s happening in your child’s mouth, and what to expect as they grow.
Teach your child about their different teeth types with our online game.
Teach your child how to brush as they colour-in this smiley picture
Learn the simple secrets of better brushing
Make better brushing fun with this downloadable and cut out game
Get them into great brushing habits with this downloadable chart
Download this certificate for a simple but effective reward for dentist visits
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