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Information on cleaning your teeth, visiting the dentist, coping with a fear of the dentist and caring for your child’s dental health.
Including brushing and flossing, diet and lifestyle, and the dentist
How to prevent pregnancy gingivitis and keep your mouth healthy during pregnancy
Including fissure sealant, fluoride varnish and toothbrushing
Including milk teeth, adult teeth, wisdom teeth and the various parts of your teeth
Including getting the right toothbrush, toothpaste, timing and technique
Learn what to do if you have broken or knocked out a tooth
Learn about dental abscess symptoms and treatments
Learn about gum disease symptoms and treatments
Learn about tooth decay symptoms and treatments
Learn about toothache causes, treatment and prevention
What to expect when you visit the dentist for a check-up, including the examination, treatment and advice
Tips on coping with your fear of the dentist, including advances in dentistry and sedation clinics
Including quality of service and the Scottish Dental Reference Service
Including how and who can access orthodontics
Search our National Services Directory using your town or post code to find your nearest service
Includes information on dentures and having wisdom teeth taken out
Including your dental treatment and cost
Advice on accessing emergency dental care in Scotland