Children up to the age of six who don't have tooth decay can use a lower-strength toothpaste, but make sure it contains at least 1,000ppm fluoride.

Brush your child's teeth for about two minutes twice a day: once just before bedtime and at least one other time during the day

Make tooth brushing as fun as possible by using an egg timer to time it for about two minutes.

Take your child to the dentist when their first milk teeth appear. This is so they become familiar with the environment and get to know the dentist.

From the age of three, children should be offered fluoride varnish application at least twice a year. Younger children may also be offered this treatment if your dentist thinks they need it.