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.
Publications
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.
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.
Snacks and healthy teeth
We all enjoy a snack, so it is a good idea to think of snacks as ‘mini meals’. Make these foods part of the overall diet.
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...
The Electric Toothbrush
Our easy-to-understand guide to the correct use of electric toothbrushes.
Diabetes and oral health
Managing your blood glucose levels is the key to a healthy mouth.
Vanishing teeth - acid alert
Today's diet and lifestyle are putting our teeth at risk.
Where do you go for dental care in High School
After primary school, the School Dental Service continues to provide free general and preventive dental care across WA for all enrolled students in Years 7–11 or until the age of 17.
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.
How much sugar is in that?
Sugar is often hidden in everyday foods and drinks! Eating and drinking TOO MUCH sugar TOO OFTEN can lead to TOOTH DECAY!
Aids to help toothbrushing
Every so often people need more support than the standard soft bristle toothbrush.
Information You Should Know About Antibiotics
Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections or diseases caused by bacteria.
Tips - to help when a child refuses to brush teeth
(with toothbrushing chart)
How to Floss Your Teeth
It is recommended that you clean between teeth and under the gum line daily with floss.
How to Brush Your Teeth
Brush twice a day with a soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.
Spit don’t rinse.
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.
Pregnancy and Your Oral Health
Pregnancy is an important time in your life, and a time to take extra care of your teeth and gums.
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.