It’s essential young children form good oral hygiene habits from an early age to prevent tooth decay and dental extractions. Teeth are required for eating, speaking, space mainainers and self-esteem. You can get more information by visiting:
- Tips for children’s dental health
- Healthy Tots – Oral Health Leicestershire
- Change4Life – Sugar Swaps
Find a dentist
To find a dentist in your local area:
- Visit the NHS Website
- Visit Leicester Healthwatch or Phone: 0116 251 8313
- Urgent dental care (not registered? find one using NHS 111)
Dental charges
Dentistry is one of the few NHS services where you have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care. However, there are a limited number of exemptions.