First published in 2019 – updated Oct 28 2022: In 2014 the Australian Government introduced the Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS) which provides benefits for a range of dental health services to eligible children. To be eligible children must be aged between...
What is teeth grinding? Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is the involuntary, unconscious action of gnashing, clenching or grinding your teeth. It can occur during the day (awake bruxism), but most often occurs during sleep (sleep bruxism). What causes it? Whilst there is...
Fast facts on flossing Have you been brushing like a champion and wondering if flossing is really worth the effort? Here are some of the benefits of flossing that will hopefully get you across the line to ‘Yes! It is a great idea to floss.’ Benefits of flossing: It...
Did you know that it’s Dental Health Week 5-11 August? What a great reason to brush up 😉 on tips that support your family to achieve the best possible dental health outcomes for your children. For babies we recommend cleaning their gums by softly wiping with a...
Australia is one of many countries around the world to accept the dental and general health benefits gained from adding safe levels of fluoride to community water supplies. As of February 2017, over 89% of the Australian population and 93% of NSW population has...
The Federal Government’s Child Dental Benefit Schedule , or Scheme, (CDBS) provides financial support for basic dental services for children where eligibility criteria is met. This criteria includes: the child is aged between 2 – 17years for at least one...
