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Watch Your Mouth

Watch Your Mouth

Australian Dental Association

Watch Your Mouth is a podcast by the Australian Dental Association providing you with education and information on oral health and dental care to help keep you and your family's mouths healthy. Find episodes covering thumb sucking to teeth whitening, with the confidence of evidence-based material!
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Top 10 Watch Your Mouth Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Watch Your Mouth episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Watch Your Mouth for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Watch Your Mouth episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Watch Your Mouth - Sugar and tooth decay

Sugar and tooth decay

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12/14/22 • 20 min

Dr Matthew Hopcraft joins the Watch Your Mouth podcast to talk about sugar and how it causes tooth decay. Dr Hopcraft is a Melbourne dentist with an interest in sugar and preventing dental diseases. Hear which sugars can cause tooth decay and how you can prevent tooth decay from developing.

Looking for more information on oral health? Head to the Australian Dental Association's website www.teeth.org.au.

This episode is sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive. See more about Colgate at www.colgatepalmolive.com.au/.

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Watch Your Mouth - Risks of sugary drinks

Risks of sugary drinks

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11/30/22 • 26 min

Ali McAleese joins the Watch Your Mouth podcast to discuss sugary drinks. She provides advice on what drinks are classified as a sugary drink, making good drink choices for your mouth and body and whether sugar free drinks are a good alternative. Ali is an Accredited Practicing Dietician and works for Cancer Council Victoria.

This episode is made in collaboration with Rethink Sugary Drink, which is a partnership between health and community organisations highlighting the negative effects of sugary drinks. Find out more about Rethink Sugar Drink at www.rethinksugarydrink.org.au/.

This episode is sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive. See more about Colgate at www.colgatepalmolive.com.au/.

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Watch Your Mouth - Teeth whitening tips

Teeth whitening tips

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08/09/22 • 13 min

Helen Hayes returns to learn some useful teeth whitening tips from Dr Norah Ayad, a general dentist. Find out what age you can start whitening your teeth, if it is safe during pregnancy/breastfeeding, whether teeth whitening makes teeth sensitive and how often you should whiten your teeth.

For more information on teeth whitening, see www.teeth.org.au/teeth-whitening

If you have topics you would like to see covered by Watch Your Mouth, let us know at [email protected]

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Watch Your Mouth - The low-down on teeth whitening
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10/19/21 • 20 min

Associate Professor Laurie Walsh chats with episode host, Helen Hayes, about teeth whitening in the Australian Dental Association’s Watch Your Mouth podcast. They chat about what causes teeth to become dark or stained, the science of teeth whitening including blue light devices commonly seen online, and whether fillings and dental crowns can be lightened.

For more information on teeth whitening, see www.teeth.org.au/teeth-whitening

Watch Your Mouth is made possible thanks to Extra Oral Healthcare Program.

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Watch Your Mouth - Early Orthodontic Intervention
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06/22/21 • 19 min

When we think of orthodontics, we typically think of braces, but there is so much more to this area of dental treatment! So when should children first have an orthodontic consult?

Join host Jimmy Rees, best known as Jimmy Giggle from Giggle and Hoot, as he chats with specialist orthodontist Dr Nour Tarraf about when your child should first see an orthodontist. Understand what to look out for and when seeing an orthodontist early on can help with the development of your child's jaws and smile.

Watch Your Mouth is made possible thanks to Extra Oral Healthcare Program.

For more oral health information, visit www.ada.org.au/tips.

If you have questions you would like covered by the Watch Your Mouth podcast, email [email protected].

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Watch Your Mouth - Dental care for children with additional needs
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05/24/21 • 25 min

Good oral health is important for all. However, for children with additional needs, maintaining oral health is especially important. Melbourne-based paediatric dentist, Dr Narisha Chawla, chats with episode host Jimmy Rees, best known as Jimmy Giggle from Giggle and Hoot, providing advice on caring for the oral health of anxious children and children with additional needs.

Watch Your Mouth is made possible thanks to Extra Oral Healthcare Program.

For more oral health information, visit www.ada.org.au/tips

For more information on caring for the oral health of children with additional needs, visit https://www.anzspd.org.au/viewStory/dental-care-for-special-kids

If you have questions you would like covered by the Watch Your Mouth podcast, email [email protected].

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Pureed pouches, muesli bars, yoghurt, dried fruit – so many options! Are you looking for food and drink advice for your infant or young child? Making these choices can be tricky - the label says the food or drink is healthy but it is also good for the health of your child’s teeth?

Paediatric Dietician, Dr Kyla Smith, sits down with host Jimmy Rees, best known as Jimmy Giggle from Giggle and Hoot, providing advice on nutritious and tooth-friendly foods and drinks. As well as a few tips for picky eaters. Dr Kyla provides great advice that you can take away and implement at home.

Watch Your Mouth is made possible thanks to Extra Oral Healthcare Program.

For more oral health information, visit www.ada.org.au/tips.

If you have questions you would like covered by the Watch Your Mouth podcast, email [email protected].

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Watch Your Mouth - Gum disease - periodontitis
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07/29/24 • 15 min

Gum disease specialist, Dr Wendy Gill, talks with host Nina Drakalovic about gum disease. This episode focuses on periodontitis, a severe type of gum disease that damages the bones and gums that hold your teeth in place. They talk about what it is, how you can develop it, what increases your risk of getting it, and how it can be treated.

This episode has been released as part of Dental Health Week (5-11 August 2024), the Australian Dental Association's (ADA's) oral health awareness week.

Find out more at www.teeth.org.au, the ADA's oral health education website.

Thank you to Colgate Palmolive for helping make this episode of Watch Your Mouth possible.

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Watch Your Mouth - Gum disease - gingivitis

Gum disease - gingivitis

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07/29/24 • 13 min

Gum disease specialist, Dr Wendy Gill, talks with host Nina Drakalovic about gum disease. This episode focuses on gingivitis. They talk about what it is, how you can develop it, and how it can be treated.

This episode has been released as part of Dental Health Week (5-11 August 2024), the Australian Dental Association's (ADA's) oral health awareness week.

Find out more at www.teeth.org.au, the ADA's oral health education website.

Thank you to Colgate Palmolive for helping make this episode of Watch Your Mouth possible.

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Watch Your Mouth - The first dental visit + tooth decay
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04/29/21 • 28 min

Did you know that the first dental visit is recommended to take place by the age of one but on average, children have their first visit at the age of four? First dental visits and care from a regular dentist are important factors in looking after the health of your child’s teeth and mouth.

Join host Jimmy Rees, best known as Jimmy Giggle from Giggle and Hoot, as he chats with paediatric dentist Dr Mihiri Silva to discuss first dental visits and child tooth decay. Understand what is involved in your little ones first appointment at the dentist as well as advice to help prevent tooth decay from developing.

Watch Your Mouth is made possible thanks to Extra Oral Healthcare Program.

For more oral health information, visit www.ada.org.au/tips.

If you have questions you would like covered by the Watch Your Mouth podcast, email [email protected].

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FAQ

How many episodes does Watch Your Mouth have?

Watch Your Mouth currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does Watch Your Mouth cover?

The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Podcasts, Education and Dental.

What is the most popular episode on Watch Your Mouth?

The episode title 'Gum disease - periodontitis' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Watch Your Mouth?

The average episode length on Watch Your Mouth is 18 minutes.

How often are episodes of Watch Your Mouth released?

Episodes of Watch Your Mouth are typically released every 22 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of Watch Your Mouth?

The first episode of Watch Your Mouth was released on Nov 12, 2020.

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