{"id":2010,"date":"2025-11-11T15:15:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/?page_id=2010"},"modified":"2026-04-23T22:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T22:47:11","slug":"toothbrushing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/ukr\/toothbrushing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Children&#8217;s Toothbrushing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Toothbrushing-Cover-Blob.png\" alt=\"Toothbrushing Cover Blob\" height=\"1009\" width=\"829\" title=\"Toothbrushing Cover Blob\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 829px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 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sipping<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dentist-visits\">Dentist visits<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#supporting-children-send\">Supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tBrushing children&#8217;s teeth\n\t\t<\/h2>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Section-Line_Toothbrushing-Green.png\" alt=\"Section-Line_Toothbrushing-Green\" height=\"10\" width=\"393\" title=\"Section-Line_Toothbrushing-Green\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 393px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 393\/10;\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhen to brush:\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul><li>Start as soon as the first tooth appears (usually around 6 months).<\/li><li>Brush twice each day at home, especially before bedtime.<\/li><li>Brush for your child until they are 3. Then supervise until at least age 7.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow to brush:\n\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Brush for 2 minutes, covering every tooth.<\/li>\n<li>Spit, don&#8217;t rinse with water, to leave the fluoride coating the teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Brush using small circles, covering every surface. Remember to gently brush gums and behind teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tWhat do you need?\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p><strong>A small headed, soft or medium-soft bristled toothbrush<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Change the toothbrush every 3 months, or sooner if the bristles are damaged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fluoride toothpaste<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Under 3 years <\/strong><br \/>\n<em>a smear of toothpaste containing at least 1000ppm (parts per million) fluoride<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>3+ years<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>a pea-sized amount of toothpaste containing between 1350-1500ppm fluoride<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check toothpaste packaging for fluoride levels.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Parent-helping-child-brush-their-teeth.png\" alt=\"Parent helping child brush their teeth\" height=\"900\" width=\"740\" title=\"Parent helping child brush their teeth\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 740px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 740\/900;\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tTop tips\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Try a toothbrushing song or visual time to encourage children to brush for the full two minutes. Visit our useful links page to find songs about toothbrushing.<\/li>\n<li>A mirror can help children see where they are brushing.<\/li>\n<li>Brush a favourite toy&#8217;s teeth alongside your child for encouragement<\/li>\n<li>Brush alongside your child to model good toothbrushing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Click here for information and guidance&#8230;<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Find guidance and support with toothbrushing and oral health from:<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-teeth-and-gums\/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Children&#8217;s teeth &#8211; NHS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/oral-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Years Providers: Oral Health &#8211; Department for Education<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bspd.co.uk\/kidsvids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Healthy Teeth Guides &#8211; British Society of Paediatric Dentistry<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bspd.co.uk\/Patients\/PatientInfo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A practical guide to children&#8217;s teeth &#8211; British Society of Paediatric Dentistry<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalhealth.org\/childrens-teeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequently asked questions about children&#8217;s teeth &#8211; Oral Health Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalhealth.org\/Handlers\/Download.ashx?IDMF=b180270f-1746-4255-8e6a-f4d44ada5428\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;All about teeth&#8217;: A background guide to teeth &#8211; Oral Health Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.henry.org.uk\/ouroffer\/oralhealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oral Health (for practitioners &amp; families) &#8211; HENRY<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalhealth.org\/Pages\/Category\/all-oral-health-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Directory of oral health information &#8211; Oral Health Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalhealth.org\/national-smile-month\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Smile Month\u00a0&#8211; Oral Health Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalhealth.org\/Pages\/FAQs\/Category\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Factsheets and information on good oral health &#8211; Oral Health Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbeebies\/watch\/morning-routines#brushing-teeth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Create a morning routine for toddlers and young children &#8211; CBeebies Parenting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Apps, games and songs to help children brush their teeth:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brush DJ free toothbrushing app &#8211; Brush DJ<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbeebies\/radio\/bing-toothbrushing-song\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn to brush your teeth with Bing &#8211; CBeebies Parenting<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbeebies\/watch\/tooth-brushing-badge-song\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sing along with the Toothbrush Song from Hey Duggee &#8211; CBeebies Parenting<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbeebies\/puzzles\/earn-your-tooth-brushing-badge-quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toothbrushing Badge &#8211; CBeebies Parenting<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/cbeebies\/makes\/hey-duggee-toothbrush-reward-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toothbrush Reward Chart &#8211; CBeebies Parenting<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/z6jbydm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Q and A with The Singing Dentist &#8211; CBeebies Parenting<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/tiny-happy-people\/articles\/zksybqt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try using a favourite teddy &#8211; CBeebies Parenting<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/easypeasyapp.com\/for-parents-and-carers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Super Silly Toothbrush and other toothbrushing content &#8211; EasyPeasy App<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tOther ways to ensure good oral health\n\t\t<\/h2>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Section-Line_Toothbrushing-Orange.png\" alt=\"Section-Line_Toothbrushing-Orange\" height=\"10\" width=\"393\" title=\"Section-Line_Toothbrushing-Orange\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 393px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 393\/10;\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s not all about brushing. There are other things you should do to ensure your child has healthy teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\t<p><b>Diet<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut down on &#8216;free sugars&#8217; (any sugar added to food or drink) like those in cakes, sweets, sauces, juice, smoothies and some yoghurts and breakfast cereals.<\/li>\n<li>Offer water and milk as main drinks. If you do offer sugary drinks, keep them to mealtimes only and ensure they are very well diluted.<\/li>\n<li>Cut down on sugary snacks and drinks between meals.<\/li>\n<li>Limit the use of foods you suck from pouches. When using them, squeeze onto a spoon rather than sucking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Bottles, cups and sipping<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>From 6 months, introduce an open cup or a cup with a free flowing valve.<\/li>\n<li>From 12 months, avoid bottles or sippy cups that need sucking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Dentist visits<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule your child&#8217;s first dental appointment once their first teeth appear and before their first birthday.<\/li>\n<li>Keep up with regular check-ups &#8211; dentists can spot problems early and help prevent decay.<\/li>\n<li>Ask the dental team for advice on looking after your child&#8217;s oral health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Parent-and-child-brushing-their-teeth.png\" alt=\"Parent and child brushing their teeth\" height=\"900\" width=\"739\" title=\"Parent and child brushing their teeth\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 739px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 739\/900;\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tSupporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)\n\t\t<\/h2>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/startingreception.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Section-Line_Toothbrushing-Blue.png\" alt=\"Section-Line_Toothbrushing-Blue\" height=\"10\" width=\"393\" title=\"Section-Line_Toothbrushing-Blue\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 393px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 393\/10;\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Children with SEND, especially those with sensory needs, motor skill or communications challenges may find brushing harder. It&#8217;s important to establish a good toothbrushing routine as early as possible as it can be harder to introduce to older children. There is lots of expert advice and guidance available.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Useful links and guidance for families of children with SEND<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Advice and guidance for families of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dingley.org.uk\/resources-for-families\/\">Resources for Families: Oral Health &amp; Hygiene &#8211; Dingley&#8217;s Promise\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seeability.org\/resources\/parents-guide-oral-health-and-dental-care\">SeeAbility: A Parents&#8217; Guide to Oral Health &amp; Dental Care (for children with learning disability \/ autism \/ both)<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/contact.org.uk\/help-for-families\/information-advice-services\/health-medical-information\/dental-care-2\/\">Dental Care for families with disabled children &#8211; Contact<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalhealth.org\/dental-care-for-people-with-special-needs\">Dental Care for People with Special Needs &#8211; Oral Health Foundation<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scope.org.uk\/advice-and-support\/dental-care\">Dentists for Disabled Adults and Children &#8211; 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