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.

Advice

Dummies and thumb sucking

Thumb sucking is a natural habit for babies and usually stops between the ages of two and four.

Early Childhood Caries (ECC)

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a serious form of tooth decay that affects the baby teeth of young children aged five and under.

Encourage your child to spit, don’t rinse

After brushing, encourage your child to spit the toothpaste out but don’t rinse with water.

First dental appointment

It’s a good idea to make your baby’s first dental appointment between 12 – 18 months of age.

General Anaesthetic (GA)

If your child needs dental treatment which is unable to be provided in the dental chair at the clinic, it may be recommended the care be completed under General Anaesthesia (GA) in hospital.

Gum disease

Gum disease affects the gums, bones and tissues supporting your teeth.

Kids dental appointments

All children under 18 years who either live in or go to school in South Australia can attend one of our clinics.

Kids should avoid sugary foods and drinks

Limit the number of times a day your child has sugary foods and drinks.

Kids should brush morning and night

Kids should brush their teeth twice a day with a small, soft toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste.

Mouthguards

A sports mouthguard can protect your child from serious dental injuries, such as broken jaws, fractured, cracked or knocked-out teeth, cut lips and tongues.

Oral health & diabetes

People with diabetes, particularly if they have irregular blood glucose levels, have a higher risk of tooth and gum problems.

Orthodontics

Children may need orthodontic treatment (braces) for a number of reasons, including correcting crooked, overlapping, or crowded teeth or the way jaws align and teeth bite together.