Kids dental care is free!
KIDS FREE DENTAL CARE
Your child is entitled to free dental care until they turn 18. You should enrol them on their first birthday so we can identify any problems early and correct them.
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Your child's baby teeth save the space for adult teeth and are important for the proper growth of your child’s face and jaw. This is why we want to see them as early as possible to catch an potential problems.
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Healthy teeth = a healthy smile. Follow these 5 steps to protect your child’s smile.
Brush teeth twice a day.
Have regular dental check-ups.
Lift the lip every month to check for signs of tooth decay (holes).
Choose healthy snacks.
Drink water or milk.
Caring for your child’s teeth
Your child’s teeth are at risk of tooth decay (holes) as soon as their teeth appear – this is usually at around 6 months. Tooth decay is easy to prevent by:
brushing your child’s teeth twice a day with regular-strength fluoride toothpaste
ensuring that your child has a healthy diet that is low in sugar
ensuring that your child has regular dental check-ups from an early age.
Your Well Child Tamariki Ora nurse will regularly check your child’s teeth and talk to you about how to keep them healthy. Click on a link below for more advice on caring for your child’s teeth.