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Great tooth brushing tip for those chomping toddlers!!

Teaching Teeth on Instagram: "If your toddler constantly ’BITES’ down on their toothbrush.. your gonna want to watch this 👀🪥 You can make it in to a fun game and try tickling them to get their mouth open. This is an incredibly helpful techn 108 Likes, 12 Comments - Teaching Teeth (.teeth) on Instagram: "If your toddler constantly ’BITES’ down on their toothbrush.. your gonna want to watch this �..."

If a little one in your life had a traumatic dental injury, would you know what to do?

Click on the link for our in-depth blog on the Tiny Hearts education page for everything dental first aid.

Knocked-out tooth, chipped tooth, and even toothbrush punctures. Registered Dental Practitioners at .teeth have written a blog on everything a parent needs to know.

Read and save this one for future reference 💾

Has your little one experienced any of these? How did it happen? Share in the comments below ✍️

https://tinyhearts.com/blogs/birth-story/dental-first-aid

There is a common misconception regarding the importance of baby teeth across the globe, with many believing they are of no significance as they fall out after a few years. This misconception is affecting the oral health of Australian children considerably. Click the link to find out why baby teeth are vital to support.

“Why are baby teeth SO important, if they eventually fall out anyway?” There is a common misconception regarding the importance of baby teeth across the globe, with many believing they are of no significance as they fall out after a few years. This misconception is affecting the oral health of Australian children considerably. In 2019 the Australian Institute of Health...

Are you aware that your choices for bottles and cups for your little one can greatly affect their oral development? Click the link to find out how and ways you can reduce your child's risks of improper oral development

Hard spouted sippy cups are out, straw and open cups are in! Hard spouted sippy cups: good, bad, or plain old ugly? For generations hard spouted sippy cups have been marketed as an essential piece of feeding/drinking equipment for baby development. Now, time to get real… this is all just very good marketing from the makers of sippy cups, sorry! Oral health ...

Did you know that you can influence your child's oral health well before their first tooth erupts?

Click the link to find out how and what you can do to set your child up for great dental health!

Oral Health starts BEFORE teeth are visible Yes that’s right.. oral health can be determined before the first tooth, in fact there are so many influences before ones birth! Parents can influence their children’s oral health habits directly and indirectly.. some may be obvious while others not so much. So, let's look at all of the factors'...

Do you know how much toothpaste to use?

Research shows that caregivers use about twice as much toothpaste as needed, on average.

These quantities are recommended in conjunction with age appropriate fluoride toothpastes to deliver the best defence against decay, while reducing the risks of fluorosis.

Teaching Teeth on Instagram: "Did these surprise you? 🤔 Studies have shown, caregivers use on average TWICE the amount of toothpaste that is needed 🪥 These quantities are recommended in conjunction with age appropriate toothpaste. This delivers Teaching Teeth shared a post on Instagram: "Did these surprise you? 🤔 Studies have shown, caregivers use on average TWICE the amount of toothpaste that is needed 🪥 These quantities are recommended in conjunction with age appropriate toothpaste. This delivers the best defence against decay, whi...

'For every baby you lose a tooth' ....is there any truth behind this old saying?
Read the blog to find out everything you need to know about pregnancy and oral health. Some things may surprise you!

What you need to know about Pregnancy and Oral Health So you're expecting, firstly congratulations! This is a very exciting and equally overwhelming time. As anyone who has been pregnant before knows, this 9-month journey can be a time where an overload of information gets thrown your way. You're probably all over it, what to eat, what not to eat, how....

Here at Teaching Teeth we LOVE Tooth Mousse!

PRODUCT WE RECOMMEND TO OUR PATIENTS 🦷👀 Tooth Mousse is a tooth creme that we like to compare to a hair mask! You can use it 1-2 times a week as an adjunct to your oral hygiene routine. Tooth Mousse is a product that combines calcium and phosphate that protects your teeth from acid attack (both acid from decay and diet/environment). Tooth Mousse PLUS also has 900ppm fluoride. We recommend Tooth Mousse (fluoride free) for people who want a fluoride free alternative and for children younger than 6 who need extra protection for their teeth if they have high decay rates/possibility. We also recommend this product a lot for pregnant women! Why..? Because it is important to protect your teeth from acid such as reflux (morning sickness) or those sugary cravings.. If you are someone who experiences toothpaste/brushing aversions this is also a product we would recommend trying as it actually taste delicious! And let’s not forget those who are just generally exhausted and the thought of getting out of bed to brush your teeth is a nightmare… How to use it? Rub a pea size amount of the creme on to your teeth and try to leave it on for 10-15 minutes without rinsing with any water. You can find it at Woolworths and most chemist. If you want to know more feel free to DM us or ask your dental professional at your next visit 😁 • • • • #dental #dentist #dentistry #teeth #tooth #babyteeth #babydevelopmenht #dentaldecay #childrensdentistry #toothfairy #dentalcare #dentistlife #childrensdental #fluoride #funfacts

We are not ANTI dummy! And here’s a few reasons why… •Dummies have been linked to reducing SIDS •Dummies have a soothing effect on newborns •Dummies decrease thumb sucking (much harder habit to get rid of) •When used mindfully do not always affect dental development •WE ARE MUMS WHO GET IT!! Here is the information we want you to know on how to use a dummy for the least amount of interference: •Try to limit the amount you use a dummy, and wean by around 2 years of age •You do not need to get bigger sizes and your child grows and we recommend staying in size 0 •Flat teat are best, avoid using the typical “cherry” teat •When it comes to the weight of the dummy AND chain, choose a light weight option and avoid the heavy animal comforter You can get a discount on @curaprox soothers with our code ‘TeachingTeeth’ 💰 Let us know if you use a dummy or not in the comments 👇✨ #dental #dentist #dentistry #teeth #tooth #babyteeth #babydevelopmenht #dentaldecay #childrensdentistry #toothfairy #dentalcare #dentistlife #childrensdental #fluoride #funfacts

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World Cavity Free Future Day 🦷 We believe through education and prevention we can see a decay free future. Decay is a preventable disease and there are things we can do to decrease our own and our children’s risk. • Be Aware of Bacteria the bacteria in our mouth is what gets transferred on to our children. It is not “bad teeth genetics” but rather the “bad bacteria” you pass on to your children. You can prevent this from occurring by looking after your own oral health and limiting bacterial transfer. Pretty cool we have the ability to affect even our unborn child’s oral health? It starts with you! • Behaviour- Tell, Show, DO!! don’t just tell your children what to do, demonstrate it! This includes the way you perceive or talk about the dentist. How do you expect your children to prioritise and respect their oral health if you don’t? • Fluoride is our Friend we have many post about fluoride and could harp on for days. But the reality is fluoride is our number one tool in decreasing decay risk. It is safe to use fluoride from the start of tooth eruption, just make sure it’s age appropriate. • DIET yes we all know limiting sugar is good for our oral and over all health.. but do you take it seriously? And are you aware of all the hidden sugars in some foods that we deem “healthy”. If you are unsure about diet, an oral health professional can talk through it with you and might even uncover some things you weren’t aware of. Share this post if you found it helpful 🦷 Happy #WCFFD 😁 • • • • #dental #dentist #dentistry #teeth #tooth #babyteeth #babydevelopment #dentaldecay #childrensdentistry #toothfairy #dentalcare #dentistlife #childrensdental #fluoride #funfacts