The Australian Government covers the dental costs of some children through Medicare. With tooth decay on the rise in Australia, it’s vital to make sure you’ll be able to afford a dentist if your child needs dental care. Costs of dental careĪbout half of Australians visit the dentist every year. You can find your nearest dentist in the National Health Services Directory. abscesses (these can be under the teeth and will usually be very painful).a bad taste in the mouth that won’t go away.See the dentist if your child develops any of the following: They will advise whether corrective treatment is required. Corrective treatmentĪs your child's adult teeth grow through, make an appointment with the dentist if you notice any misalignment of the teeth or jaw. Never use the dentist as a threat for not brushing teeth or other behaviour. Regular dental check-ups are important from the age of 1, or within 6 months of the first tooth appearing.Īlways make a visit to the dentist a positive experience. Avoid foods with a lot of added sugar, such as lollies, biscuits and soft drinks. To develop strong teeth, make sure your child eats a healthy, balanced diet.You should supervise flossing until they are about 10 years old. Children should floss as soon as they have 2 teeth that touching each other.Replace toothbrushes or toothbrush heads every 3 months.Try to get into a regular tooth brushing routine, and give your child plenty of praise when they brush their teeth well.Make sure your children brush their teeth for at least 2 minutes and remind them not to swallow the toothpaste.This can help to strengthen the outside of the teeth and prevent decay. Use toothpaste with fluoride that is suitable for children.Their teeth should be cleaned after eating and before bed. Brush your child's teeth twice a day, using small circular motions. After that, supervising them is still important. Help your child to brush their teeth from the time they get their first tooth until they are 7 or 8 years old.This way, the dentist can check that their teeth are developing correctly. Take your baby to visit the dentist as soon as their teeth begin to appear. This is usually around the age of 7 years. You will need to clean your baby’s or child’s teeth until they are old enough to do it themselves. You can buy toothpaste and small-headed toothbrushes, made especially for babies or children, at your local pharmacy or supermarket. Brushing with a soft toothbrush and waterįrom the age of 18 months, you can start using a low-fluoride toothpaste when you brush your child’s teeth.You should begin cleaning your baby’s teeth as soon as they arrive. But babies develop at different rates, so this can vary. By the age of 1, a baby will usually have around 8 teeth. Their first teeth usually appear at around 6 to 9 months. Many babies begin teething at around 3 months old. If a child’s tooth is lost due to decay, it can cause crowding problems when their adult teeth come through later. The first signs of decay often appear as white spots or lines on the front teeth. Babies can be affected by tooth decay as soon as their first teeth arrive. It’s important for your child to get into a regular oral hygiene routine to prevent tooth decay. Decayed baby teeth can damage the permanent (adult) teeth underneath. Keeping your child’s teeth and gums clean will protect against infection, cavities and pain. It’s important to look after your child’s teeth from the moment they start teething. So, it’s more important than ever to teach your child good oral health habits that will stay with them for life. Children aged 5 to 10 years have an average of one and a half decayed, missing or filled baby teeth. In Australia, tooth decay in children is on the rise. Related information on Australian websites.Caring for children's teeth is important.
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