Here's how you and your children can have healthy teeth and keep trips to the dentist to a minimum.
Brush your teeth twice a day
Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
Read more about how to keep your teeth clean
Floss between your teeth
Floss or use an interdental brush every day to remove food, debris and plaque lodged between your teeth.
Read more about why you should use dental floss.
Cut down on sugar, and other lifestyle tips
Have a healthy lifestyle, including eating well, not smoking and limiting your alcohol and sugar intake. It's good for your whole body, including your teeth, gums and mouth.
Brush baby teeth as soon as they come through
Start brushing a baby's teeth as soon as they come through.
Here are tips on looking after your baby's teeth, including the importance of avoiding sweetened foods and drinks.
Get children into a teeth-cleaning routine
Help your child have healthy teeth for life by having a good dental health routine.
Read more about how to look after your children's teeth.
There’s lots more information about looking after your teeth on the NHS website.
Local support
Our local Place teams also support children and adults to look after their teeth.
- Oral health guidance from Wakefield Council for children in Wakefield District
- Oral health guidance from Wakefield Council for adults in Wakefield District
- This video on YouTube explains Leeds' toothbrushing scheme, which Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (LCH)'s 0-19 Public Health Integrated Nursing Team runs in schools.