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Resources

The parent's timetable

The questions we answer most in the chair, gathered in one place. Short, practical, and written for whoever is holding the toothbrush at 8pm.

Ages 0–2

First tooth, first visit

Why the first appointment belongs at age one, what teething relief actually helps, and how to wipe gums before teeth even arrive.

Ages 2–5

Winning the two-minute brush

Songs, timers, and the hand-over-hand technique. How much fluoride toothpaste is right for a toddler, and when to start flossing.

Habits

Thumbs, fingers, and pacifiers

What is normal, when a habit starts affecting the bite, and gentle ways to phase it out without a nightly battle.

Prevention

Sealants and fluoride, explained

What each one does, which teeth benefit, how long they last, and how they fit alongside brushing at home.

Nutrition

Snacks that are hard on teeth

Why sipping juice all afternoon is worse than dessert, plus lunchbox swaps that do not feel like a punishment.

Sports

Mouthguards for young athletes

Choosing between boil-and-bite and custom guards, care and storage, and what to do when a tooth takes a hit.

Anxiety

For the nervous rider

Language that helps before an appointment, words to avoid, and how tell-show-do lets your child preview everything first.

Ages 6–12

The wobbly years

Loose teeth, permanent molars coming in, and the early orthodontic signs we watch for during checkups.

Teens

Keeping teens on track

Wisdom teeth, whitening questions, energy drinks, and handing over responsibility for their own routine.

Still have a question?

Nothing here replaces a look in your child's mouth. Ask us at the next visit, or reach the office and we will point you the right way.