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How Much of Your Dental Health Comes from Your Mum?
While brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups are the main factors in maintaining healthy teeth, the truth is, our genetic makeup plays a significant role as well.
From the shape of our teeth to the strength of our enamel, many aspects of our dental health are determined by our genes. So, how much of your dental health comes from your Mum?
Children's Toothpaste vs Adult Toothpaste: Key Differences
Toothpaste is an essential part of a daily oral hygiene routine for both children and adults. While the basic function of toothpaste is to help clean and protect teeth, there are significant differences between children's and adult toothpaste. Understanding these differences can help individuals choose the right toothpaste for themselves or their family.
9 Quick Tooth-Friendly Breakfasts For Kids And Teens
Tooth friendly back to school recipes for kids and teens.
Amidst the morning rush, ensuring that your kids or teens kick-start their day with a wholesome breakfast can be a challenge. To help you, we've compiled a collection of tooth-friendly breakfast ideas that are not only quick to make but will also set the stage for a day of energy and smiles.
In this guide to back-to-school breakfasts, we're focusing on meals that not only appeal to young taste buds but also promote good oral health.
A Parent's Guide To Baby Teeth And Teething Stages
As a parent, it's important to understand what you can expect when it comes to the development of your baby's teeth. Baby teeth usually begin to appear in the mouth around six months of age and continue to come in until your child has a full set of 20 primary teeth.
10 Healthy Lunch Box Ideas For Your Children's Teeth
Eating a healthy lunch is important for maintaining good dental health, especially for children. Here are ten healthy lunch box ideas that are both child-friendly and good for dental health
How To Avoid A Christmas Sugar Overload For Your Teeth
When you think of a traditional Christmas what comes to mind? Perhaps cardboard advent calendars full of yummy chocolates, bowls of sweets placed strategically around the house for maximum temptation and amounts of food and drink that we wouldn’t dare consume all year round.
What Age Should A Child First See A Dentist In Australia?
As a parent, you may be wondering when or how often you should be bringing your child to the dentist. Something we truly believe at Ethical Dental is prevention is better than cure, and this is a driving factor to bring your child to the dentist from an early age to support their overall health as an adult.
Why Parents Should Help Kids Brush Until Age Eight
“Have you brushed your teeth?” is a question asked by every parent, usually every day. Teaching children to brush their teeth is a very important life skill, and it is much easier to start good habits early.
What Laughing And Smiling Do For Your Mood And Confidence
Laughter and smiling go hand in hand as expressions of happiness and joy. When we see celebrities on TV and in the movies, we can sometimes get the impression that it’s necessary to have a ‘perfect’ smile.
What Is A Dental Home, And Why Does Your Family Need One?
The concept of a dental home is borrowed from our medical colleagues. It was coined in the 1990s when the benefits of regular attendance with a familiar clinician were established.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule: Is Your Child Eligible?
The CDBS is a bulk-billed government program that provides up to $1,158 (the 2026 cap, indexed every January) for eligible children aged 2–17 to seek general and preventative dental care. We choose to bulk-bill these services to minimize out of pocket expenses to families.
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