The government is to roll out a programme offering advice to parents on the importance of regular tooth brushing for children, as part of its plans to improve the UK’s crisis-hit dental care system.
The Smile for Life programme features guidance for parents for how they can ensure their children take care of their baby gums and milk teeth.
The aim, according to NHS England, is to ensure that “every child will see tooth brushing as a normal part of their day”.
“Good oral hygiene and daily toothbrushing are vital to give every child a great smile for life,” said primary care minister Andrea Leadsom.
