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Worried about your child's teeth? Focus on these 3 things

  • Written by Mihiri Silva, Paediatric dentist, Senior Lecturer and Clinician-Scientist Fellow, MCRI and University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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One in three Australian children have tooth decay by the time they start school. This rises to more than 40% by the time they’re eight or nine.

Teeth decay occurs when frequent and excessive amounts of sugar disturb bacteria in the mouth. This can lead to holes or “cavities”, which may need fillings.

If untreated, the...

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