Early Years Oral Health
We deliver an Early Years Oral Health Service across Thurrock to help improve children’s oral health from birth to eight years old.
Tooth decay is one of the most common health issues affecting young children. Poor oral health can lead to pain, dental treatment in hospital, and can impact a child’s development, nutrition, and readiness for school.
We work to reduce these risks by supporting families, early years settings and schools with the knowledge, tools and resources needed to promote good oral health.
How we help
We provide a range of support across Thurrock, including:
Supervised toothbrushing programmes in early years settings and primary schools
Workshops for parents and carers delivered in our Family Hubs and community venues
Training for early years staff, including refresher sessions
Oral health resources and packs, including toothbrushes, toothpaste and guidance materials
Community outreach activity to raise awareness and promote good oral hygiene habits
Support for those with SEND, including dedicated resources for children and their families
Get in touch
If you would like to find out more, request support, or explore how your setting or organisation can take part, please contact the team: OralHealth@thurrock.gov.uk
Additional resources
There is a range of free useful resources already available to help support your child's oral health:
Download the Brush DJ app to make brushing your teeth fun