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Dental care for young people
- brush your teeth and gums each morning and before bed at night
- use a small soft toothbrush and a pea sized amount of adult fluoride toothpaste
- spit toothpaste out, don’t rinse
- choose healthy snacks like fruit and cheese
- avoid frequent snacking, soft drinks and juices
- plain tap water is the best drink
- try chewing sugar free gum between meals to stimulate saliva, which helps protect teeth against decay
- visit your dental professional
Visit the SA Dental Service clinic list (PDF 43KB) to find your local clinic.