Australian kids & adults’ oral health set to worsen as Covid lockdowns continue

Australian kids & adults’ oral health set to worsen as Covid lockdowns continue

An Australian Dental Association (ADA) spokesperson has warned residents staying indoors during lockdowns (or not), that snacking more frequently increases the risk of long term dental problems. While Australia’s track record on oral health is patchy at the best of...
Tips for preventing child tooth decay in young children (6 months – 5 years)

Tips for preventing child tooth decay in young children (6 months – 5 years)

As soon as your child’s first teeth emerge, you have to start cleaning them. That’s because bacterial plaque stick well to teeth – no matter how tiny they are. Bacterial plaque can develop into tooth decay, cavities and affect normal tooth development. So the earlier...