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Advice and information about your new dentures.

Teeth that have been injured may develop complications many months or even years following the trauma. It is important that injured teeth are regularly reviewed by a dental practitioner. This publication also available in:

Advice following dental extraction and oral surgery for patients taking Anticoagulants

If you take prescription anticoagulant medication ("blood thinners") or you take non-prescription medication such as aspirin, fish oil or St.John's Wort, you are at an increased risk of unexpected, prolonged bleeding following your dental extraction.

This information sheet provides post-operative instructions for patients, who are taking anticoagulants, following an extraction or oral surgery procedure.

Advice to Parents and Carers

Although children are routinely warned of the dangers of biting their lip when it is numb, they sometimes forget.

Aids to help toothbrushing

Every so often people need more support than the standard soft bristle toothbrush.

Products are available that can assist with toothbrushing. Sometimes it's just a matter of finding the right one for a particular need.

Are your teeth really clean?

Plaque, an almost invisible film of bacteria forms daily on everyone's teeth. If it is not cleaned off thoroughly it can cause tooth decay and gum diseases.

Begin brushing early: Good dental health starts at a young age so make cleaning your child's gums and teeth an everyday habit.
Bone Density Medications and Dental Treatment Information: Bone density disorders such as osteoporosis, osteopenia and other disease related bone conditions are characterised by low bone mass and the deterioration in the microarchitecture of the bone quality leading to increased bone fragility...

Children's new adult teeth: It can be a very exciting time when children start to lose their first baby teeth. The new adult teeth start to appear in the mouth between 5 to 7 years of age.

Parents and carers can play an important role in helping their children adjust to the changes in their mouth by understanding how teeth grow.
Comfort sucking: Sucking is a baby's first instinct and is strongest in the first 12 months then gradually eases. Eventually, they will grow out of the habit, or stop with your encouragement.
Dental Crowns: Our easy-to-understand guide to dental crowns.

Sugar: a sticky situation: There are more than 56 different names for sugar. Sugar gives us energy (kJ), but no nutrients. Too much sugar increases the risk of dental decay, obesity and serious health problems.
Dentures: Stages in Fabrication: Dentures are created in a number of stages, and this information sheet explains them all.
Diabetes and oral health: Managing your blood glucose levels is the key to a healthy mouth. If you are living with diabetes and your blood glucose (sugar) levels are above your target ranges (high blood glucose levels) then you have an increased risk of problems in your mouth, such as infections, reduced blood supply to the gums and dry mouth.
Do you need a mouthguard?: A mouthguard is a cushioning appliance made of flexible material that fits snugly over the teeth to help prevent injuries to the teeth and mouth. An effective mouthguard is like a 'crash helmet' for teeth and jaws.
Drinking from a cup: When your baby is around 6 months old, you can start to teach them how to sip drinks from a cup.
Drinks and healthy teeth: Sugary drinks help to make many of life's moments sweeter. But .... having sugary drinks, often or in large amounts, increases the risk of tooth erosion and dental decay.
Dry Mouth Information: Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while - if they feel nervous, upset or stressed. A dry mouth is felt when there is not enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. If you have a dry mouth often, it can be uncomfortable and may lead to health problems.

Early Childhood Decay

Early Childhood Decay (tooth decay) can start soon after teeth appear in the mouth and can cause pain, sleeping difficulty and eating problems. It is the most common and costly childhood disease in Australia. YOU can help prevent it.

The electric toothbrush

Our easy-to-understand guide to the correct use of electric toothbrushes.

Eruption dates

A baby's first tooth usually erupts (appears) around 6 months of age. However, this can vary for each individual. By around three years of age, a child should have a full set of 20 baby teeth.

Instructions following tooth extraction

Following a tooth extraction there are several instructions you should follow. This publication also available in:

Fissure sealants: Fissure sealants (a strong plastic coating) can sometimes help prevent cavities in younger children.
Fluoride information: Fluoride is a natural mineral found in food, plants, air and water. It strengthens teeth against plaque acid attacks which are produced after eating or drinking anything containing sugar. Fluoride can also reverse the early stages of tooth decay.

Give your child's teeth a healthy start: (For ages 0 to 4yrs) A healthy mouth and healthy baby teeth are important to eat and grow, talk clearly, give shape to jaws and face, keep space for the adult teeth and to smile and feel good.

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