Children and families are encouraged to attend free Dental Drop-in sessions at Sure Start Children’s Centres in Milton Keynes.
The drop-in sessions give the opportunity of a free dental check-up for children, who do not currently have an NHS dentist, and give their parents the chance of receiving general oral health advice and a chat with an NHS Dentist.
Mel Foxall from the Oral Health Promotion Team, said: “Our dental drop-in sessions at the Children’s Centres are a great way of helping families to develop good oral health for their children from an early age. I look forward to welcoming parents and their children to our sessions.”
Following an assessment, the dentist will apply fluoride varnish to the child’s teeth (in line with Department of Health recommendations). Fluoride varnish helps to prevent tooth decay and is only applied following parental consent. After their check-up, children are given a toothbrush pack and advice on how to maintain good oral health. Parents who attend the sessions will also be given up-to-date details of dentists who are currently able to take on new NHS patients.
Top tips for maintaining good oral health include:
• Reduce the amount of sugar that you eat
• Keep sugary foods and drinks to mealtimes only
• Brush your teeth for two to three minutes, twice a day, with fluoride toothpaste
• Have your mouth checked regularly by your dentist
Future sessions are as follows: Wednesday 25th January 2012 from 1-4pm at Moorlands Centre, Beanhill Local Centre, Dodkin, Beanhill, Milton Keynes,MK6 4LP
Wednesday 8th February 2012 from 1-4pm at Art Room, Drayton Park School, Bala Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HJ.
Wednesday 29th February 2012 from 9-12pm at Daisy Chain Sure Start Children’s Centre, Abbeys Primary School, Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes,MK3 6PS.
Tuesday 13th March 2012 from 9.30-12.30pm at Pebbles Sure Start Children’s Centre, Newlyn Place, Fishermead, Milton Keynes,MK6 2LP
Wednesday 21st March 2012 from 9.30-12.30pm at The Rowans Children’s Centre, 13A Moorfoot, Fullers Slade, Milton Keynes,MK11 2BD.
For more information about the sessions contact the Milton Keynes Oral Health Promotion Team on 01908 217030.
