Children’s Dental & Oral Health

Professional Resources from the ADA for Children’s Oral Health

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Professional Resources for your Children’s Dental & Oral Health from the Australian Dental Association.

Children’s Dental & Oral Health Education

It is important to educate children about oral health as this is when the foundations for good oral hygiene practices and dental health knowledge can be established. This process starts as soon as you start cleaning your babies teeth with a damp wash cloth through the regular habit of cleaning their teeth and gums in the morning and night.

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) supports our community with resources and information to help best educate and equip the public with reliable and verifiable oral health information. The below list of resources from the ADA’s teeth.org.au are all in regards to children’s oral and dental health for ages 0 – 11

Pregnancy

Informing your dentist about being pregnant is important. It is key to be as healthy as possible during your pregnancy which includes your oral health. Pregnancy can increase your risk of tooth decay and gum disease due to having a larger appetite and food cravings. to better understand pregnancy and your oral health. Read more…

Babies & Toddlers

Establishing regular dental care and good oral hygiene practices as babies helps develop a good foundation for healthy teeth and gums for life. Regular dental check-ups will help to monitor the development of your child’s teeth. Being proactive early will help to minimise the risks of tooth decay and gum disease. Read more…

Kids

Educating kids older than 4 years of age about oral health and hygiene is important. It helps to establish independence with brushing their own teeth. Regular dental visits will help to ensure their teeth continue to develop correctly as permanent teeth start to push through around 6 years of age. Read more…

Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)

Financial assistance for children under the age of 18. Administered by Medicare and introduced by the Federal Government. Read more…

Cleft Lip and Palate Scheme

Established by the Australian Government so people born with a cleft lip can gain access to surgical and dental services. Read more…

Read ‘Brushing teeth and oral hygiene practices’ for general information of oral health care.

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