Dental health
Teeth should be brushed last thing at night and one other time during the day, typically in the morning, using a small amount of adult tooth paste which has at least 1350-1500ppm of fluoride (over 3’s) and remember to change their toothbrush every 3 months.
Supervise and support your child brushing their teeth until they are confident to do this on their own - usually between 7-8 years of age. Limit sugary foods and drinks to meal times only as having too much sugar can cause tooth decay. We would recommend 6 monthly dental check ups at a NHS dentist which is free for children until they are 18 years of age -to find a dentist visit www.nhs.uk/servicesearch/find-a-dentist
Further information on dental care can be found at
https://www.henry.org.uk/videos/healthyteeth
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/z6jbydm#zpj3cx
http://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/
Contact us
Your School Nursing team can be contacted on
Telephone: 020 8770 5409
Email: hcpadmin@sutton.gov.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suttonhealthvisiting/
Instagram: @suttonschoolnursing
The School Nursing team are available Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) 9am–5pm and we can visit you at school, home, within a community setting or at a children’s centre.
Young people can access the drop-in at high school without an appointment; just ask in the school office for the day of the week and available times.
Professionals: Please complete the Sutton School Nursing referral form and return to hcpadmin@sutton.gov.uk