Amy and Jen discuss the recent change my the medicines regulatory authority to remove teething gels and powders from UK supermarkets and to sell them only in pharmacies.
While we're on the topic we also refresh on the basics of normal teething patterns, some top tips to offer to parents and talk about the care of infant teeth including the importance and purpose of the dental check by 1yr.
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Resources & Reading:
NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary:
https://cks.nice.org.uk/teething#!scenario
NHS Choices:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/teething-and-tooth-care/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/teething-tips/
British Society of Paediatric Dentistry:
www.bspd.co.uk/Patients/Dental-Check-by-One
https://www.bspd.co.uk/Resources