There are a lot of physical changes when your child blooms into a teenage boy or girl. Teeth are part of those changes - teenage teething. Yes, you heard it right but calm down, this is not as bad as teething when your little one was still a baby. Around the age of 11-13, your child will get their permanent/adult canines, premolars and molars. They can erupt in the mouth at the same [...]
Does your child play sports? Play it safe with a correctly fitted Mouthguard! Dental Trauma and injury on the sporting field can lead to a lifetime of dental treatment, so prevention is crucial for a healthy smile for life. Dental Health Services Victoria recommends custom-fitted mouthguards over the ‘boil and bite’ (chemist variety) variety as these provide the most effective protection. A good mouth guard minimises risk of injury and allows your child to [...]
By sticking to a strict dental routine, minimising overall consumption of chocolate and following the tips below, you, your family and friends can minimise tooth decay and maintain great oral health this Avoid continuous consumptions Aim to enjoy your Easter sweets at mealtimes, rather than between meals. Chewing on food continuously means that your saliva does not have time to properly neutralise the corrosive acids and can result in damage to tooth enamel. [...]
Most of us are aware that increased sugar consumption may lead to tooth decay. Ever wonder how much sugar is in some of our kids' favourite drinks? Have a look at the poster below Produced from the Australian Healthy Food Guide . The best advice? Make water your drink of choice and save the sweet stuff for the occasional treat. Hydrating H2O is easy to find and affordable, not to mention free [...]