Oral Hygiene

Baby teeth

First (or ‘baby’ or ‘milk’) teeth usually start to appear when your child is around 6 months old. All 20 baby teeth should appear by the age of 2. All children are different and develop at different rates.

Cleaning your child’s teeth should be part of their daily Teething starts at around 6 months. If your hygiene routine: child needs pain relief, make sure you choose • When the first teeth start to appear, try using a toothbrush a sugar-free medicine. If the pain continues designed for children, with a small smear of toothpaste then contact your dental team for an containing at least 1000ppm (parts per million) of fluoride. appointment. • Once all the teeth have appeared, use a toothbrush with a Don’t add sugar to baby’s drinks, or to foods small head and soft bristles in small, circular movements when you introduce them to solids. It is also and try to concentrate on one section at a time. worth remembering that some processed baby foods contain quite a lot of sugar. • You should supervise your children’s brushing up to the Generally anything ending in ‘ose’ is a sugar, for A 6 to 9 months (central incisors) age of 7, and make sure they don’t swallow any toothpaste example: fructose, glucose, lactose or sucrose. if possible. • Your child should spit out toothpaste after brushing and not rinse their mouth, so that the fluoride stays on the teeth longer. B 6 to 9 months (lateral incisors) C 16 to 18 months (canines) D 12 to 24 months (first molars) Dental care in pregnancy Regular visits to the dental team are essential in helping your child get used to the surroundings and what happens there. Development of babies’ teeth E 18 to 30 months (second molars) IB_BabyTeeth_E.indd 1 NHS dental care is free during pregnancy and for one year after your baby is born. • • If possible, make brushing a routine – just before your child goes to bed and at least one other time during the day. Remember to encourage your child, as praise will often get results! 30/04/2015 12:13 Make sure your dentist knows you are pregnant. NHS dental care is free during pregnancy and for one year after your baby is born. You will need to ask your doctor, nurse or midwife for information. During pregnancy, hormonal changes can cause your gums to become sore and swollen, and to bleed more easily. Brush your teeth last thing at night and at least one other time during the day, with a fluoride toothpaste. You should also clean between your teeth with interdental brushes or floss. A good, balanced diet is important. Calcium in milk, cheese and other dairy products will help your baby develop strong bones and healthy teeth. Try to avoid sugary foods and drinks, keeping them to meal times only. If you need to snack then have bread sticks, cheese or vegetables. You may find that you need to visit your dentist more often while you are pregnant. They may give your teeth a good clean and will be able to give you advice on how to look after your teeth and gums. Most dental treatment is safe during pregnancy. However, the Department of Health advises that you do not have amalgam fillings replaced until after your baby is born and you have finished breast feeding. You should avoid smoking and drinking alcohol during pregnancy. If you have morning sickness you may want to eat ‘little and often’. If you are often sick, rinse your mouth afterwards with plain water to prevent the acid in your vomit attacking your teeth. If you want to brush after vomiting then wait about an hour.

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Infant finger Gum Massager

This latex-free finger brush is a safe, convenient way for parents to ensure oral hygiene for their infants. Easily fits on parents finger. The infant gum massager can be used as a plaque remover, or gingival stimulator to help reduce inflammation caused by eruption gingivitis. Made with a soft silicone material, this finger brush is dishwasher-safe and helps support a child’s hygiene habits from an early age. Individually wrapped. Pack Code Price 12 TBMAS £9.56 72 TBMAS-M £51.62

Baby’s 1st Toothbrush

(0-2 yrs)

This ideal first brush has a rounded handle design so it can be used as a teether and familiarise the baby with the different textures ready for future brushing. In assorted colours with .005 extra soft bristles. Pack Code Price 12 TBBABY £5.97 24 TBBABY-M £10.75

Tepe Mini Soft Junior Toothbrush

(around 1-4 yrs)

TePe Mini is recommended for children around 1 to 4 years of age. This toothbrush has a small, tapered brush head and extra soft filaments, which makes it suitable right from the first tooth. The handle offers a stable and convenient grip for children and adults alike. TePe Mini is available in bright colours and cello wrapped. Pack Code Price 1 TBTPMIN-S £1.20 12 TBTPMIN £12.96

Tiny Grip Toothbrush

(around 2-5 yrs)

For children aged 2-5 years, this brush has a small handle and head, a power tip and 25 tufts of soft nylon bristles. 4 assorted colours. Pack Code Price 12 TBTINY £4.80 144 TBTINY-M £51.84

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TePe ‘2 Minutes’ (children & adult)

TePe Select Compact brush with soft bristles and imprinted message ‘Two Minutes Twice a Day’. This small brush head and an ergonomic handle is popular both among children and among adults who prefer or need a smaller toothbrush. Supplied with soft round ended filaments for gentle and efficient cleaning. Supplied individually cello wrapped and in assorted colours. Pack Code Price 1 TBRTWO £1.20 12 TBRTWO-M £12.96

Zmile Toothbrushes

(around 4-12 yrs)

Ideal for your young patients, this fun toothbrush has dual suction cup feet for easy storage. Assorted bright colours. Small oval head design has 22 tufts of soft round ended Dupont nylon bristles in three rows. Pack Code Price 12 TBZMILE £7.44 48 TBZMILE-M £26.78

‘Green’ Toothbrushes

(around 6+ yrs)

Eco friendly toothbrush made from recyclable plastic. Ergonomic handle and 30 tufts of medium soft bristles with colour bristle guide. Textured head to aid tongue cleaning. Supplied cello wrapped in fluorescent green and white colours mixed. Pack Code Price 12 TBGRE £4.35 144 TBGRE-M £46.98

Childrens Economy Toothbrush

(around 4-12 yrs)

This Economy brush comes in two tone colours with a comfortable rubber grip handle and a friendly smiley face on the back of the toothbrush head. This brush has 34 tufts of soft nylon bristles, and comes in four different colour variations: purple/blue, green/blue, pink/green, and orange/yellow. Pack Code Price 12 TBECJD £5.27 144 TBECJD-M £56.92

Disposable Mouth Mirrors

Disposable mouth mirror with lightweight comfortable handle and offset head to improve cheek and tongue examination. Large heat-laminated, mylar mirror surface with backlight reflector and peel-off protective film. Individually wrapped. Pack Code Price 12 OHMIRR £5.42 144 OHMIRR-M £58.51

Disposable Prepasted Toothbrushes

Soft bristled quality toothbrush pre-pasted for plaque removal and individually wrapped in assorted colours. Pack Code Price 12 TBDISP £3.30 144 TBDISP-M £35.64

TePe Personalised

TePe toothbrushes, approved by the Oral Health Foundation are available for personalisation with your company name and logo on the toothbrush handle. There are 13 handle colours to choose from and printing can be in gold or black. You may choose from select head or compact sizes and you may also have soft or medium bristles. Delivery approx. 6 - 8 weeks. Pack Code Price 500 TBTEPEP £525.00

Bamboo Toothbrushes

Natural bamboo with soft black nylon bristles and laser engraved with a brushing message. 17.5cm long. Individually bagged. Pack Code Price 10 TBBAM £11.40 50 TBBAM-M £51.30

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Revolve Adult Toothbrush

The Revolve Brush comes in bold colours with a compact head of contrasting 39-tuft Dupont bristles that will leave your patients’ teeth feeling clean. This brush is unique with its fresh design and geometrically curved easy-grip handle. Green with pink bristles, orange with green bristles, yellow with blue bristles and purple with pink bristles. Pack Code Price 12 TBREV £5.97 144 TBREV-M £61.64

TePe ‘2 Minutes’

TePe Select Compact brush with soft bristles and imprinted message ‘Two Minutes Twice a Day’. This small brush head and an ergonomic handle is popular both among children and among adults who prefer or need a smaller toothbrush. Supplied with soft round ended filaments for gentle and efficient cleaning. Supplied individually cello wrapped and in assorted colours. Pack Code Price 1 TBRTWO £1.20 12 TBRTWO-M £12.96

Economy Adult Toothbrush

This Economy brush has a comfortable rubber grip handle and soft bristles. This brush has 34 Tufts and comes in 4 different colours Blue/White, Pink/ White, Yellow/White, & Purple/White and it’s a great brush for teens or adults. Pack Code Price 12 TBECAD £6.24 144 TBECAD-M £67.39

‘Green’ Toothbrushes

(around 6+ yrs)

Eco friendly toothbrush made from recyclable plastic. Ergonomic handle and 30 tufts of medium soft bristles with colour bristle guide. Textured head to aid tongue cleaning. Supplied cello wrapped in fluorescent green and white colours mixed. Pack Code Price 12 TBGRE £4.35 144 TBGRE-M £46.98

Dr Barman’s Superbrush

3 headed tooth brush with angled bristles. Enables users to simultaneously clean all surfaces of the tooth and gumline. A useful aid for those with orthodontic and special needs. Adult size. Children’s size available, please ask. Pack Code Price 1 TBBARC Children’s £4.98 1 TBBARA Adult’s £4.98

Contoured Denture Brush

Deluxe Contoured Denture Brushes offer denture patients a dual, form-fitting design. Firm nylon bristles reach all surfaces. Seamless grip lends an easy hold, even by arthritic hands. 12 brushes per pack in assorted colours. Pack Code Price 1 TBDENT £2.50 12 TBDENT-M £27.00

Slip On Handle

Soft sponge rubber handle creates a broader and more comfortable grip for those with limited dexterity. Narrow and large capacity bore for different style toothbrushes. Suitable for many household items including hairbrushes, pens and cutlery. 9mm and 12mm bore available. White. Comes unwrapped. Pack Code Size Price 1 TBSLIP9 9mm £1.85 1 TBSLIP12 12mm £1.85

DexTBrush

For older children and adults with limited dexterity and unable to use a conventional toothbrush. With soft bristles, this innovative design allows patients to brush over the tops of their teeth, while tilting the brush slightly to reach the inner and outer surfaces. The wider spaced bristles hold water which can help deliver moisture to patients with dry mouth or to rinse. Pack Code Price 1 TBDEX £2.45 24 TBDEX-M £52.92

TePe Extra Grip

The TePe Extra Grip will fit the handle of all TePe toothbrushes and TePe proximal brushes except the TePe Supreme toothbrush. It can help to give better control and enable the user to clean more effectively if they have specific problems in gripping more slender handles. Dishwasher proof. Pack Code Price 1 TBGRIP £3.00

Dental Floss

This Mint-Flavoured Waxed Floss is a great way to provide your patients with a quality product that also fits nicely within your budget. Each spool contains 4 metres (or 4.1 yards) of waxed floss and comes in an assortment of colours: purple, green, red and blue. Pack Code Price 12 OHFLOSS £5.89

Brushing Sandtimers

Help extend brushing to 2 minutes and make a difference to oral health. Imprinted with our ‘BRUSH TWO MINUTES TWICE A DAY’ message. Give your patients a colourful sand timer as a visual cue to show how long they should be brushing their teeth for. These colourful sand timers are supplied in assorted colours. Approx 2 minutes. Pack Code Price 10 OHTIM £6.27 50 OHTIM-M £29.78 100 OHTIM-MM £56.43

PlaqSearch Disclosing Tablets

Two colour disclosing tablets to help patients improve their cleaning regime. Identify new plaque with red and old plaque with blue to show the parts they are missing long term. Dyes are from natural vegetable sources. Pack Code Price 20 OHPQT £2.20 250 OHPQT-M £16.75

Huge Sand Timer

This huge sandtimer stands at 32cm tall and is perfect for class demonstrations. Timer lasts for 2 minutes. Pack Code Price 1 SANDHG £32.00

Large Sand Timer

This large sandtimer stands at 16cm tall and is great for smaller group demos and learning. The timer lasts for 2 minutes. Pack Code Price 1 SANDLG £11.00

Tooth Fairy Boxes

Baby Brush Rack with Baby Toothbrush

This unique tray holds 12 infant brushes for your youngest patients ages 0-3. Each tray has a protective lid and comes with 12 infant brushes. Pack Code Price 1 OHSTBABY £32.00 Kids will love storing their lost teeth in these tooth saver boxes in anticipation of a visit from the tooth fairy. 1 inch square box. Assorted colours. Pack Code Price 12 OHBOXTF £3.20 72 OHBOXTF-M £17.28

BrushBox

BrushBox designed to hold up to 12 toothbrushes. High quality durable acrylic outer with a removable colour insert for easy cleaning. Hinged lid, natural air drying and self stacking. Holds plain manual handle brushes, such as the TePe brushes pictured (not included). ForTepe toothbrushes brushes see page 24-25. Pack Code Price 1 Blue OHSTBBB £25.00 1 Green OHSTBBG £25.00 1 Yellow OHSTBBY £25.00 1 Red OHSTBBR £25.00

Toothbrush Covers

These simple yet effective toothbrush covers are a great giveaway for patients and encourage good hygiene. In a selection of bright colours, they have a hinged cap and vented top. Pack Code Price 12 OHCOV £4.00 144 OHCOV-M £43.20

Animal Toothbrush Covers

Covers have a slip over, virtually unbreakable design. Air holes for ventilation and natural air drying. A great item for use for all patients who need to travel with their toothbrush to work, school or holiday. Pack of 12 assorted designs and colours: Dinosaur, Alligator or Shark. Pack Code Price 12 OHCOVAN £4.00

Tooth Fairy Envelopes

A special present from the Tooth Fairy. These envelopes are ideal for children to put their fallen teeth into and then under their pillow. Pack Code Price 10 OHENVTF £4.00 100 OHENVTF-M £36.00

Formulated for those that dislike conventional flavours

Senses Apple Fresh Adult Toothpaste

Formulated for adults with specific sensory needs. Our unique apple aroma and great taste provides a proven solution for those struggling to use existing toothpastes. Contains fluoride as this provides the best cavity protection. Use a pea-sized amount. 1450ppm sodium fluoride. SLS free. Pack Code Price 100ml pump TPSENA £2.65

Measured Dose

BuddiesTM Sensory Toothpaste

Sensory fluoride toothpaste with especially formulated flavour to appeal to even the most taste-sensitive children, suitable from 3+ years. Gel texture sinks in to the bristles so stays on the brush. 100ml pump dispenser, delivers the right amount with one press and lasts 3 months if used twice per day by one person. 1450ppm sodium fluoride. SLS free. Pack Code Price 100ml pump TPBUDM Hint of Mint £3.82

Wisdom Toothpaste

Step by Step Cavity & Enamel

Defence (4+ yrs)

Help strenghten and remineralise tooth enamel

Step by Step Cavity & Enamel Defence

(0-3 yrs)

This toothpaste is ideal for first teeth with a gentle pH neutral formulation. 1000ppm fluoride. 75ml Code Price TPW03 £0.85

This gentle pH neutral formulation is ideal for milk teeth. 1450ppm fluoride. 75ml Code Price TPW04 £0.85

Help maintain heathy gums

Wisdom Xtra Clean Protection

This toothpaste contains the optimum amount of fluoride to help provide protection from sugar acids, strengthen teeth, fight cavities and decay. 1450ppm fluoride. 75ml. Code Price TPWXA £0.85