Dental care tips for children covering brushing teeth, flossing, tooth development, teeth decay and other dental problems and when to see a dentist.

This article contains information that can help with your dental health concerns.

Your dentist should be thought of as your partner in looking after your teeth, gums, and mouth as you should be seeing them on a regular basis over the years to come.

Your child might see a dentist to get his teeth checked, have a mouth guard fitted, have a filling or talk about how he can look after his teeth.

Use this picture guide for Aboriginal families to look after kids’ teeth. It’s easy: brush teeth, give kids healthy food, and see a dentist regularly.

Symptoms of gingivitis or gum disease include bleeding gums. If you think your child has gingivitis, see a dentist. Prevent gingivitis with good dental care.

Children often grind their teeth in sleep. Teeth-grinding doesn’t usually damage teeth, but see a dentist or GP if you’re worried. It’s also called bruxism.

Braces and aligners are used by orthodontists in the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of crooked teeth, jaws, and unfavourable bite patterns.

How can it happen? Even a gentle knock can make a tooth fall out

Concerned about your child’s teeth-grinding or thumb-sucking? Read this article for more information, plus what to do if your child injures her teeth.