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Dental care for babies and children
Learn about tooth development in babies and children, brushing teeth, flossing, tooth decay, other dental problems and when to see a dentist.
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Dental benefits for kids (CDBS)
The Australian Government's Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) helps cover the cost of your child's dental care. Learn what's covered here.
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Looking after your teeth during pregnancy
Hormonal changes during pregnancy increase your risk of having dental problems. Find out about caring for your teeth during pregnancy.
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Teething
Teething can start between 4 and 10 months and usually makes babies fussy and cranky. Find out how to ease your baby’s teething discomfort and care for new and emerging teeth.
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Baby teeth
Baby teeth start to come through the gums at about 6 months and have usually all appeared by 2 to 3 years of age. Learn how to care for baby teeth.
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Teeth grinding (bruxism) in children
Find out about teeth grinding and clenching (called bruxism) in children, including signs of teeth grinding and available treatments.
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Thumb sucking
Thumb sucking is a self-soothing habit in young children. Read about some strategies to help stop your child from sucking their thumb.
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Cleft lip and cleft palate
A cleft lip and/or cleft palate occurs when separate areas of a baby’s face do not join together properly when developing during pregnancy.
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Childhood rashes - Oral thrush
Oral thrush is a type of fungus infection, very common among babies. It appears as moist, milky-white patches in and around a child's mouth. Usually oral thrush is not serious and can sometimes even go unnoticed.
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Medicare and other benefits
Medicare provides all Australians (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.
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