Child tooth decay is on the rise, but few are brushing their teeth enough or seeing the dentist
- Written by Anthea Rhodes, Paediatrician and Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Health, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne
Early dental visits are essential to help parents keep their children's teeth and gums healthy.from shutterstock.com
One-third of preschoolers have never seen a dentist and most parents believe children don’t need to see one before they’re three years old. Yet one-quarter of Australian children have tooth decay that requires filling by...