Statement of Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians on whose ancestral lands we provide dental services.

We acknowledge the deep feeling of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Country.

We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending our services.

We are committed to improving the oral health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away.

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Breastmilk and bottle feeding

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Breast milk is best for your baby’s teeth

If you aren’t breastfeeding, infant formula is the next best option.

If you are bottle-feeding:

  • Prevent tooth decay by putting your baby to bed without a bottle.
  • Do not put your baby to bed with a sugary drink in their bottle.
  • Take the bottle away as soon as your baby has finished feeding.
  • Swap the bottle for a sippy cup by the age of one.

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