We recommend bringing babies along to the dentists from 6 months onwards so they become familiar with surgery surroundings, by the time they are 2 we hope to have them comfortable enough to allow our dentist to look in their mouths. Remember to be positive about a trip to the dentist and after each check up they’ll be rewarded with a sticker.

NHS Treatment is free if you are under 18 or 18 and in full time education. It is also free if you are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months.

Further information can be found at www.nhs.uk