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Looking after your teeth during pregnancy

Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make your gums easily irritated, causing them to bleed when your brush. Find out about caring for your teeth during pregnancy.

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Teeth grinding

Find out the causes of teeth grinding (bruxism), the effects of teeth grinding and what to do if your toddler grinds their teeth in their sleep.

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Dental care for children

Dental care tips for children covering brushing teeth, flossing, tooth development, teeth decay and 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.

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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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Keeping kids strong and healthy

Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents on how to raise strong and healthy kids.

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Who do Australian parents turn to for advice? (infographic)

Study reveals many parents turn to friends and family about their child’s behaviour and development before seeking advice from health professionals.

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Health services for rural families

Learn more about rural health services such as the Patient Assisted Travel scheme, telehealth, access to hospitals, pregnancy and childbirth care.

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Smoking and pregnancy

Find out how smoking affects your fertility and pregnancy, and why quitting smoking will improve your health and give your baby the best start in life.

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Body image after having a baby

Your body can change in many ways during pregnancy and after you have given birth, but there are ways you can help your body recover and get used to the new you.

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