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5 • Management of oral health • Toothbrushing in Early Years settings • Use of fluoride tablets and drops • Checklist 8
5. Oral health Management of oral health • Teeth should be brushed twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. If children brush their teeth in your setting, the toothpaste should contain at least 1000ppm of fluoride. Children’s toothpaste is not suitable as it does not contain enough fluoride. Children aged 3-6 years should use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste containing 1,350-1,500ppm fluoride. • Children under 7 should be supervised when brushing their teeth. • It is the frequency of sugar consumption in addition to the amount that contributes to tooth decay. It is recommended that sugary foods and drinks are consumed only at mealtimes and not more than 4 times a day. The following are all forms of sugar and can increase the risk of tooth decay: sucrose, glucose, dextrose, maltose, fructose, honey, molasses, brown sugar, raw cane sugar and Demerara. • Sugar free drinks such as lemonade and squashes can be high in acid which can cause dental erosion and therefore should be avoided, especially between meals and before bed. • It is recommended that drinks other than milk be offered from a free flowing cup from the age of 6 months. From 12 months of age all drinks including milk should be taken from a cup. Constant use of a bottle containing high sugar/ acid drinks causes ‘bottle caries’ (decay in anterior teeth). 32 Dental visits are usually the responsibility of the parents. Currently, it is recommended that children attend for regular checkups from as early an age as possible, and certainly before the age of two, so that: • Parents can receive preventative advice. • Preventative treatments can be given if necessary, such as fissure sealants or fluoride gels or varnishes (these are protective coatings applied to teeth). • Dental disease can be identified and treated early, avoiding the need for teeth to be taken out. • The child can get used to the dental surgery. • Fruit juices as well as providing vitamins are high in acid so should be kept to mealtimes and diluted (1 part juice to 10 parts water) and offered from a cup. • The only safe drinks for teeth are milk and water. 1
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