Tips - to help when a child refuses to brush teeth
(with toothbrushing chart)
Publications
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.
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.
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.
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.
Begin brushing early
Good dental health starts at a young age so make cleaning your child's gums and teeth an everyday habit.
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.