Brushing up on healthy teeth


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Apr 05 2022 28 mins   1

Good dental health has huge benefits for our general wellbeing and quality of life, and it starts the moment that very first tooth pops through in babies.

In this episode we're joined by special guest Dr Mihiri Silva, a paediatric dentist from The Royal Children's Hospital. If you've ever wondered when and how to start brushing teeth, how tooth decay happens, or what to do if a tooth gets knocked out, Mihiri has these answers and plenty more pearls of wisdom!


Helpful resources:


RCH Kids Health Info fact sheet - dental care


RCH Kids Health Info - dental care video


Raising Children Network - dental care for babies


Australian Government - Child Dental Benefits Schedule


RCH TV - A Child's Guide to Hospital: Dentistry