How to teach your child to brush their teeth? The key to establishing a good oral health routine is to start straight away, says Dr Claire Stevens, a consultant in paediatric dentistry. If you begin ...

A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have ...

Gently wipe your baby’s gums with a clean damp washcloth before they have teeth and start brushing their teeth as soon as you can see them in the mouth. Never put your baby to bed with a bottle.

When Should I Start Brushing My Baby's Teeth? Once your baby's first tooth erupts, you should brush their teeth twice a day with a tiny amount of fluoride toothpaste (the AAP recommends it be the ...

In theory, you can use adult toothpaste to brush your child’s teeth, but there’s always a concern that your baby will swallow it. This is because adult toothpaste usually contains fluoride.

Just like in adult teeth, baby teeth can develop cavities (holes). Factors including cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth, regular consumption of sugary drinks and snacks, and not brushing well ...

Brushing a young child's teeth is not the easiest task. Many kids will do everything in their power to avoid the toothbrush, from running away to tears and tantrums. One mom on TikTok—who ...

A new survey has found most Australian parents are unaware of when to take their children to the dentist for the first time.

The worst is tooth brushing. He somehow has all of his baby teeth already, so we really do need to brush for real.