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Read and share the latest insights from our expert clinical team.

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Healthy Smiles Checklist

By teaching your child how to look after their teeth and by setting a good example with your own oral…

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Caring For Your Child’s Teeth

What Age Do Babies Start Teething? Most babies will start to teeth around 6 months. However, this can vary as…

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Dental Sealants: Prevent Tooth Decay

What if you could prevent tooth decay from forming in your own or your children’s teeth and avoid having to…

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The Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are no different than other teeth, except that they are the last ones to grow into the mouth.  …

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Eat for Your Teeth

Good dental health, like good general health, depends on having healthy eating habits. This includes having an adequate intake of…

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I am pregnant and my gums bleed every time I brush. Is there anything I should be doing?

There is no need to be concerned at this increased tendency for your gums to bleed when you are pregnant.

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I had a wisdom tooth extracted yesterday. It is still bleeding and clotting. Is this normal?

Apply a mouth pack (available from your local pharmacy) to the wound and bite on it for a half hour…

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My 3 year old son fell and banged his mouth and his front tooth has turned grey. Will he lose the tooth? Will it affect his permanent teeth?

There is no need to worry; your son will probably lose his front baby tooth at around six years of…

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My three year old daughter grinds her teeth while sleeping. Is there anything I can do or do I need to take her to the dentist?

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is a common habit in young children and usually disappears on its own as children grow older.