The first dental visit + tooth decay

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].

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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The low-down on mouthguards

Do you play sports that require the use of a mouthguard? Or do you have kids playing sport and you are trying to decide what type of mouthguard you should purchase?

Join Dr Dominic Aouad as he discussed the differences between store bought and professionally made mouthguards, how they protect the teeth and mouth from injury and tips for looking after your mouthguard and how often to replace it.

This episode of Watch Your Mouth is sponsored by 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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Paediatric Dietician advice on food + drink for infants and children

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].