Australian Dental Association

Australian Dental Association

Australian Dental AssociationĀ aims to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care.

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The importance of brushing and flossing during pregnancy
Pregnancy
The importance of brushing and flossing during pregnancy
Maintaining your usual oral health routine is, even more, important when youā€™re pregnant since hormonal changes mean that you have an increased susceptibility to gum inflammations and infections.
Why you shouldnā€™t forget to see the dentist during your pregnancy
Pregnancy
Why you shouldnā€™t forget to see the dentist during your pregnancy
In the midst of all the things, you need to think about, we know seeing your dentist may not be very high on the list. However, dental health has a big impact on your overall health which in turn has a major influence on the health of your baby, so itā€™s important that you maintain a good dental health routine throughout your pregnancy, and beyond (of course).
The Lowdown on Fluoride
Health & Safety
The Lowdown on Fluoride
Tooth decay is a preventable disease. There are four main steps in keeping a healthy mouth, these include eating a diet low in sugar, brushing and flossing daily and regularly visiting a dentist. Following these simple steps will help you in keeping your childā€™s mouth healthy. However, the prevention of tooth decay is aided thanks to the use of fluoride. Fluoride is a naturally occurring...
What is fluoride and how does it protect our teeth?
Health & Safety
What is fluoride and how does it protect our teeth?
Tooth decay is a preventable disease. There are four main steps in keeping a healthy mouth, these include eating a diet low in sugar, brushing and flossing daily and regularly visiting a dentist.
Fluoride and tooth decay: Hereā€™s what you need to know
Health & Safety
Fluoride and tooth decay: Hereā€™s what you need to know
Tooth decay is a preventable disease. There are four main steps in keeping a healthy mouth, these include eating a diet low in sugar, brushing and flossing daily and regularly visiting a dentist. Following these simple steps will help you in keeping your childā€™s mouth healthy. However, the prevention of tooth decay is aided thanks to the use of fluoride. Fluoride is a naturally occurring...
The lowdown on fluoride
Baby
The lowdown on fluoride
Tooth decay is a preventable disease. There are four main steps in keeping a healthy mouth, these include eating a diet low in sugar, brushing and flossing daily and regularly visiting a dentist. Following these simple steps will help you in keeping your childā€™s mouth healthy. However, the prevention of tooth decay is aided thanks to the use of fluoride. Fluoride is a naturally occurring...