Begin brushing early
Good dental health starts at a young age so make cleaning your child's gums and teeth an everyday habit.
Publications
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.
My Child's First Dental Visit
Your child's first dental visit is a way to meet the dental team in a non-threatening and friendly way.
Maggie goes to the dentist
A social story of going to the dentist to help prepare patients and their carers for the sites, sounds and experience of going to the dentist.
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.
Mouth Care - a guide for carers
A healthy mouth contributes to a person's general health, comfort, self-esteem and quality of life.
Teething
Healthy teeth are important - even baby teeth
Your child needs healthy baby teeth to eat and grow; help make the shape of their jaws and face; to keep the space for the adult teeth; to speak clearly; and to have a healthy, happy smile.
The Electric Toothbrush
Our easy-to-understand guide to the correct use of electric toothbrushes.
Drinking from a cup...
Best for baby’s health
When your baby is around 6 months old, you can start to teach them how to sip drinks from a cup.
Dentures: Stages in fabrication
Dentures are created in a number of stages, and this information sheet explains them all.
Fissure Sealants
Fissure sealants (a strong plastic coating) can sometimes help prevent cavities in younger children.
Root Canal Treatment
Our easy-to-understand guide to root canal treatment.
Dental Crowns
Our easy-to-understand guide to dental crowns.
About your New Dentures
Advice and information about your new dentures.
Information for Patients Undergoing Dental Extraction and Oral Surgery
Information sheet that provides information for patients/carers regarding dental extractions, including post-operative instructions.
Eruption dates
Deciduous (baby) teeth
A baby’s first tooth usually erupts (appears) around 6 months of age. However, this can vary for each individual.
Advice After Dental Trauma
The treatment of injured teeth is generally a long process. While individual cases may vary, this information sheet should give you some idea of what to expect.
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.
Information You Should Know About Antibiotics
Antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections or diseases caused by bacteria.
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,