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.

Teething starts between 4 and 10 months. Teething babies can be fussy and cranky. Learn how to ease your baby's teething pain and care for new teeth.

Babies are usually born with 20 baby teeth. Use this chart to see when you can expect their teeth to come through.

The Australian Government's Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) helps cover the cost of your child's dental care. Learn what's covered here.

Thumb sucking is a self-soothing habit in young children. Read about some strategies to help stop your child from sucking their thumb.

Find out about teeth grinding and clenching (called bruxism) in children, including signs of teeth grinding and available treatments.