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Bin collections

Waste and recycling collections have stopped in Wanstead and some parts of Ilford due to the hot weather. Collections will start earlier than usual tomorrow. Please leave your bins out by 5am.

Oral health for babies and children

Baby’s first teeth are important. They help your baby to smile, talk and eat solid food.

Find a range of resources and advice to help improve your baby's oral health. 

How to protect your baby's teeth

Learn the different ways to protect your baby's teeth (videos).

• Oral Health - Baby Teeth Matter (in English)
• Oral Health - Baby Teeth Matter (in BSL)
• Oral Health - Baby Teeth Matter (in Tamil)
• Oral Health - Baby Teeth Matter (in Urdu)
• Oral Health - Baby Teeth Matter (in Punjabi)
• Oral Health - Baby Teeth Matter (in Sylheti)

Information on diet and teeth brushing for young children

• NHS Weaning Diet: Weaning - Start for Life - NHS
• YouTube Video: How to care for the teeth of children aged 0-3 with Dr Ranj and Supertooth
• NHS Food Scanner app - Healthier Families - NHS
• NHS Dental Register: Find a dentist