Prevention and Care

• Brushing and flossing
  
  Regular toothbrushing and flossing help protect your teeth from decay and gum disease. This fact sheet explains the most effective way to brush and floss your teeth.



• Brushing toddlers teeth
  
  This factsheet is to help guide parents and carers on the best way to care for a child's teeth. It is one of a collection of factsheets developed for the Happy Teeth Program.



• Care following dental surgery
  
  This fact sheet provides people who have had dental surgery with information about what to expect during the recovery process, how to avoid complication and what to do if they occur.



• Dentures
  
  This fact sheet is for people who wear dentures. It explains getting used to new dentures, and discusses wearing dentures overnight, cleaning of dentures and looking after your dentures.



• Drinks for babies and toddlers
  
  This factsheet is to help guide parents and carers on the best way to care for a child's teeth. It is one of a collection of factsheets developed for the Happy Teeth Program.



• HIV and your oral health
  
  This fact sheet explains changes that can occur in the mouths of people with HIV and steps they can take to maintain oral health.



• Keeping teeth and gums healthy during pregnancy
  
  This factsheet is one of a collection developed as part of the Happy Teeth program. The best insurance for a healthy baby is a mother who is well, eats a healthy diet before and during the pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you have ...



• Mouth rinses
  
  This fact sheet discusses when to use a mouth rinse, common types of mouth rinses and how to use a mouth rinse most effectively.



• Preventing infant tooth decay
  
  This factsheet is a guide to preventing tooth decay in babies and infants teeth. It is one of a collection of factsheets developed for the Happy Teeth program



• Tooth friendly foods and tooth enemies
  
  Small children have small tummies and are very 'busy' learning about their world. To grow up strong and healthy, they require small, frequent and nutritious meals from a wide variety of foods every day. Foods that promote good health also ...



• Wearing braces or a plate
  
  This fact sheet is for people who wear orthodontic braces or a plate. It explains getting used to new braces or plates, and the best way to care for your teeth while you are wearing them.



• Your child's first dental visit
  
  The first dental visit will be a new experience, so do not worry if your child is not keen to participate. Dental staff are trained to make your child feel comfortable. This factsheet is one of a collection developed for the Happy Teeth ...

Last updated: 22 May, 2012
Last reviewed: 22 May, 2012