Sugar: Kids at high risk of tooth decay
As a parent, you often think you’re making healthy choices for your kids and saying no to sugary foods and drinks because they’re not great for their teeth. But are you falling into the sugar trap?
As a parent, you often think you’re making healthy choices for your kids and saying no to sugary foods and drinks because they’re not great for their teeth. But are you falling into the sugar trap?
If your child has their first few teeth, you might be wondering what age you should take your little one to the dentist. And how will they possibly sit still…
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Our Oral Health Therapists Jamie and Liv have put their heads together to give you the answers to the most frequently asked questions they receive from new parents. What age…
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What is dental decay? Dental decay is a disease of the teeth caused by bacteria. Known in the dental community as caries, decay results in ‘holes’ or ‘cavities’ occurring in…
Did you know that your child’s teeth begin forming before they are even born? You can expect the first baby tooth to come through the gum (also known as primary…