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Healthy and strong teeth are an important part of child health. Here you'll find information on everything from how to encourage children to look after their teeth and prevent dental decay to information on specific dental problems.
Reviewed September 2008
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Teeth - problems with teeth
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Eat a variety of healthy foods, and brush your teeth properly. Then you should have healthy, strong teeth. Germs in our mouth grow on the teeth every day. This is called dental plaque (say den-tal plark).
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Aug 2007
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Media release. New health services from 1 July
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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From 1 July, families will have access to a whole range of new health services - including a $150 voucher for teen dental care; a free health check for kids about to start school; and a guide to kids' health and development for parents.
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Jul 2008
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Toothbrushing - start it young
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Better Health Channel
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The ideal time to start your child brushing their teeth is around two years of age. This will encourage a habit of toothbrushing. You will need to help your child brush until they are old enough to do it properly by themselves.
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Mar 2007
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Dental care - fluoride
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Better Health Channel
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Fluoride is a mineral found in food, water, plants and toothpaste. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and drinking fluoridated water helps protect teeth against decay. Fluoride is considered safe when consumed at recommended levels in drinking water.
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Jan 2007
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Teeth - when a tooth is knocked out
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When children or adults fall or have a blow to the face sometimes one of their teeth is knocked out. With quick action a permanent tooth that has been knocked out can often be saved. Baby (deciduous) teeth should not be put back.
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Mar 2008
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Teeth care
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Better Health Channel
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Dental (tooth) decay is caused by poor toothbrushing routines and frequent consumption of sugary foods throughout the day. Good oral hygiene and regular visits to a dental professional will help maintain healthy teeth and gums. Fluoridated drinking water and toothpastes help reduce dental decay.
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Feb 2008
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Dental sealants
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Better Health Channel
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Sealants are protective coatings applied to teeth that are at risk of decay. Although tooth decay in children has decreased, preventable decay still occurs. Combined with fluoride in toothpaste and water, sealants will virtually eliminate decay in the permanent teeth of many children. Sealants are safe and painless.
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Feb 2007
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What to do if a child knocks out their adult front tooth
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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An outline of what to do if a child knocks out one of their adult teeth. The page explains the steps involved and the importance of each one.
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Aug 2000
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Teeth - give your child's teeth a healthy start
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Information from the South Australian Dental Service about keeping your child's teeth and gums healthy.
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Jun 2008
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Teeth
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Have you ever really thought about why people need teeth? They might be more important than you think.
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Apr 2008
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Dental health tips for primary schoolers
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myDr
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Supervise toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste, especially after meals, and teach your children to use dental floss as they get older.
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Nov 2000
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Teeth - fluoride
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Fluoride is found naturally in the earth and in water in most parts of the world - but in many places in Australia there is very little fluoride in the water.
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Aug 2008
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Dental checks - 0 to 6 years
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Better Health Channel
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Your child should have mouth checks from the age of 12 months to help with early diagnosis and prevention of dental disease. If you are on a pension or health care card, your child may be eligible for public dental services.
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Jul 2008
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How to save money on dental bills
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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Guide to preventing problems with teeth and gums including first aid for teeth knocked out in accidents.
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Jul 1998
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Tooth loss in children
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Better Health Channel
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Even though baby teeth are designed to ultimately fall out, they are still important. Baby teeth allow the child to chew food, and they reserve the spaces in gum tissue for future adult teeth. Knocked-out teeth can be saved if they are properly cared for.
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Aug 2007
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Teeth - dental care for children
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Teeth are some of your children's most important possessions. How you look after their teeth from the time they are babies will make a difference to how they grow and how healthy they are.
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Aug 2008
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Caring for your child's teeth
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Sydney Children's Hospital,The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Issues dealing with tooth decay, cleaning children's teeth, using dental floss, when to visit the dentist, and dental emergencies are examined. The fact sheet provides some tips to prevent decay and sore gums for children.
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Aug 2000
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Lift the Lip resource
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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An educational resource to complement the Early Childhood Oral Health Guidelines for Child Health Professionals (Guidelines) which aims to improve the health and well-being of children in NSW by integrating oral health into 'general' health interventions provided by Child Health Professionals.
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May 2007
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Dental notes. Painful paediatric procedures
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Australian Prescriber
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Dental procedures can be one of a child's most uncomfortable experiences if not handled correctly. They can have adverse psychological effects for the remainder of the child's life with regard to both future dental experiences, and how they relate to other healthcare professionals.
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Aug 2006
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