Checking kids’ teeth for dental fluorosis
White spots don’t appear for no reason. On children’s teeth, white or chalky areas usually reflect changes in enamel during development. Some are purely cosmetic. In others, they point to early mineral imbalance that is worth understanding in the context of your...
Fissure sealants for a cavity-free childhood
Have you ever noticed those little nooks and crannies in your child’s back teeth? Those tiny spaces can be magnets for tooth decay, even with the most thorough brushing. That’s where fissure sealants come in—think of them as invisible shields that keep...
Cranberry juice can help keep tooth plaque levels normal
Australian children consume sugary drinks (juice included) and foods on an epic scale – swamping almost all oral health interventions from parents, dentists and educators. As a result, a high proportion of our kids are experiencing alarmingly high rates of tooth...
Why is breastfeeding better for your child’s oral development?
It is well understood that breastfeeding greatly benefits an infant child nutritionally, but did you know that breastfeeding can impact on a child’s future teeth development into adulthood for an entirely different reason? Breastfeeding helps widen the...
4 ways to help build healthy hygiene habits in your children
If your young child touches everything within reach, and then goes ahead and sticks their fingers into their mouth or something similar, then you are not alone. One of the first priorities of any parent is to keep their kids clean and free from germs such as bacteria...The Gap Branch
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