Preventing cavities in children

Decay in a baby tooth affects the developing permanent tooth beneath it and weakens its enamel. That's why baby teeth are treated too.

Brush twice daily with a soft brush from the moment the first tooth appears. A rice-grain of fluoride paste until age three, then a pea-sized amount.

Never put a child to bed with a sweet drink or milk — it's the main cause of bottle caries.

Check-ups every six months and fissure sealants where needed cut cavity risk by up to 80%.