Oral Health Recommendations
Oral Health Recommendations
Evidence-based clinical recommendations from multiple countries and organizations.
15 Recommendations Found
Sugar-containing drinks should be limited and when consumed, should be consumed quickly and prefera…
Sugar-containing drinks should be limited and when consumed, should be consumed quickly and preferably through a straw.
Dietary advice should focus on reducing the frequency and amount of sugar consumption to prevent de…
Dietary advice should focus on reducing the frequency and amount of sugar consumption to prevent dental caries.
Maintain good dietary practice in line with the Eatwell Guide including avoiding or minimising suga…
Maintain good dietary practice in line with the Eatwell Guide including avoiding or minimising sugar sweetened drinks (especially carbonated) and fruit juice and/or smoothies (limited to 150ml per da…
Where a patient is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner …
Where a patient is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner to request that it is sugar free.
Minimise the amount and frequency of consumption of sugary food and drinks.
Minimise the amount and frequency of consumption of sugary food and drinks.
Where a child or young person is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical…
Where a child or young person is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner to request that it is sugar free.
Investigate diet and assist adoption of good dietary practice in line with the Eatwell Guide.
Investigate diet and assist adoption of good dietary practice in line with the Eatwell Guide.
Where the child is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner …
Where the child is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner to request that it is sugar free.
For children taking medication frequently or long term, choose or request sugar-free medicines if p…
For children taking medication frequently or long term, choose or request sugar-free medicines if possible.
Minimise amount and frequency of consumption of sugar-containing food and drinks.
Minimise amount and frequency of consumption of sugar-containing food and drinks.
Avoid sugar-containing foods and drinks at bedtime when saliva flow is reduced and buffering capaci…
Avoid sugar-containing foods and drinks at bedtime when saliva flow is reduced and buffering capacity is lost.
Use sugar-free versions of medicines if possible.
Use sugar-free versions of medicines if possible.
Minimise consumption of sugar-containing foods and drinks.
Minimise consumption of sugar-containing foods and drinks.
Introduce solid foods (of different textures and flavours) at around the age of 6 months. Sugar sho…
Introduce solid foods (of different textures and flavours) at around the age of 6 months. Sugar should not be added to food or drinks given to babies and toddlers.
Breastfed babies experience less tooth decay and breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for a ba…
Breastfed babies experience less tooth decay and breastfeeding provides the best nutrition for a baby’s overall health. Support mothers to:• breastfeed exclusively for around the first 6 months of a …