Have you ever wondered at what point in life people begin to clean between their teeth? From my own personal experience, it’s usually those around mid-thirties – often who’ve had a dental appointment and been told that they should already be doing it. They’ve probably been told this for years, but mid-thirty year olds seem …
This week is Breastfeeding Celebration Week so we thought we would highlight the relationship between breastfeeding and tooth decay. Public Health England’s celebration focuses on how partners and the wider family can support new mothers to breastfeed. The emotional and practical help can make a big difference to the breastfeeding experience and opportunity to bond …
Updated May 2022 So, you finally feel less zombie like, you’re starting to get baby into more of a routine, perhaps started weaning, and then BAM – here comes a tooth! Some little ones are born with a tooth (or teeth) already in situ, but more often, teeth begin to appear around 6 months when …
Guest blog from multi award winning Jo Bates, the mastermind behind Thumbsie. Sucking is a natural source of comfort for children; sucking on thumbs, fingers and dummies makes babies and young children feel secure and happy. Children often suck their thumb or finger right from birth and there are even images of babies sucking digits in …
