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Clear answers to recurring questions — written for everyday life, not for the journals.

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  • A father brushing the first teeth of the baby on his lap with a small toothbrush

    Brushing a baby's teeth

    The short answer: with the first tooth. The longer answer is about amount, technique and handling resistance.

    4 min read

  • Three children's toothpaste tubes in pastel colours beside a cup holding two children's toothbrushes

    Toothpaste for children

    What matters in children's toothpaste: fluoride content, amount, and why sources should not be stacked.

    4 min read

  • A sleeping baby with a pacifier on a white knitted blanket

    Dummies & thumb sucking

    Why duration matters more than the dummy itself — and what makes stopping easier.

    3 min read

  • A toddler drinking water from a cup at the kitchen table, with a bowl of fruit beside it

    Cavities in baby teeth

    What decay looks like in young children, why it is treated, and the habits that raise the risk most.

    5 min read

  • A laughing boy sitting on stone steps in a sunny courtyard

    What are chalky teeth?

    An enamel formation disorder that affects a lot of children — explained without the jargon.

    4 min read

  • A girl in a helmet and knee pads learning to ride a bike, her mother running alongside and holding on

    After a dental accident

    The essential steps for the first few minutes — worth knowing before you need them.

    3 min read

  • A mother hugging her son on the sofa and talking to him reassuringly

    Dental anxiety

    Where it comes from, what to say beforehand — and which well-meant phrases backfire.

    4 min read

  • A girl grinning to show the gap where a front baby tooth has fallen out

    Losing baby teeth

    From the first wobbly tooth to the full adult set — and how to tell when something is off.

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General information, not a diagnosis

These guides give general information about children's dental health. They do not replace an examination: whether something applies to your child can only be judged at the practice.

If there is pain, or after an accident, please do not wait — get in touch.