Harrogate NHS Oral Health Team

22/06/2025

27/05/2025

Dairy products are an essential part of everybody’s diet as they're a great source of calcium. However, it’s important to choose the right food and drink for your teeth and decide when is best to consume them. See the post below for tooth-friendly and tooth-unfriendly dairy food and drink. Any dairy alternatives e.g. oat milk, can be consumed as a dairy alternative if it is unsweetened.

27/05/2025

Some top tips for a healthy happy mouth.

06/04/2025

Don’t rinse with water after brushing as it washes away the fluoride. Remember, as they get older teach them to spit instead. 🪥

For more tips and advice: 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/

26/03/2025

Fantastic programme and so easy to implement.

Parents’ Views on Government-Supported Supervised Brushing

A recent survey revealed how parents feel about the government’s decision to support supervised toothbrushing in schools and nurseries:

🦷 Many believe it will help prevent early tooth decay.
🦷 Some feel reassured that action is being taken to improve children’s oral health.
🦷 Others question its long-term effectiveness.
🦷 A few worry it may not reach the children who need it most.

Supervised brushing helps build good oral hygiene habits from a young age, reducing the risk of cavities and setting children up for a lifetime of healthier smiles.

What do you think?

www.thebrushbus.com

27/02/2025

Supervised toothbrushing is a fantastic evidence based oral health programme for children. Healthy teeth, happy smiles 🦷🪥. It is very easy to implement and only takes 5 minutes each day.

NHS is expanding urgent dental care for 2025/26 and confirming the closure of the New Patient Premium scheme.

For more info, visit ➡️ https://buff.ly/3D5FLxv

26/02/2025

This National Children’s Dental Health Month we have launched the Big Brush Competition!

Primary school pupils from across the South West can get colouring, or singing, to be in with a chance of winning some great prizes.

26/02/2025

Come and visit the Team at Hull Royal Infirmary on Wednesday 12th of March, we will be in the foyer from 9.30am with Smokefree Hull. It is never too late to quit!

31/01/2025

28/01/2025

👩👦 Active Tots is on every Wednesday (term time only) at St. Michael's Youth Project - St. Mike's

✨Suitable for 0-4 years

✨2pm- 3:15pm

✨Free to attend

No need to book, just turn up! 😃

28/01/2025

Its almost February. Why not encourage your children to have a go at Fizz Free February? Help protect those teeth, save some money and reduce those calories!