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 our SA Dental clinics page to find your local clinic.

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Last updated: 25 Aug 2022

Dental care for young people

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