Oral hygiene
Oral care tips for different age groups.
Good oral health during pregnancy is important for both you and your unborn baby. Dental care is safe during pregnancy, but it is recommended that you have a dental check-up…
Good oral health starts early
Often before a baby is even born. This resource page provides trusted information and practical guidance to support dental health during pregnancy and childhood. Explore tips on caring for your teeth and gums while pregnant, establishing healthy oral habits for babies and maintaining strong, happy smiles for children. Our goal is to help families make informed choices and build lifelong dental health from the very beginning.
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Oral hygiene
First dental visits
Tips for first dental visits
Food and drinks for children
Tips for tooth-friendly snacking
Teething
Tips for helping teething babies
Tooth eruption
Tooth eruption charts
Tongue tie
Diagnosing and managing tongue tie.
Lip frenum
Information about lip frenums.
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The Australian Dental Association recommends that children have their first dental visit when the first teeth appear in the mouth.
Good oral health care should begin in infancy and is key during early childhood years to set your child up for good oral health during their life.
A tongue-tie refers to a visually tight/restricted lingual frenum that is causing difficulties in performing certain actions that require the use of the tongue, such as breastfeeding.