Learn about tooth development in babies and children, brushing teeth, flossing, tooth decay, other dental problems and when to see a dentist.

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

Hormonal changes during pregnancy increase your risk of having dental problems. Find out about caring for your teeth during pregnancy.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Medicare provides all Australians (and some overseas visitors) access to a wide range of health and hospital services at low or no cost.