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    Daily mouth care

    By supporting daily care of teeth and gums you help a person to keep their mouth and body healthy.

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    Healthy diet

    By encouraging healthy food and drink choices, you can help someone reduce their risk of tooth decay.

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    Regular dental check-ups

    Regular check-ups are important not just for any necessary treatment, but also get advice and support to help prevent oral disease.

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Why mouths matter

A healthy mouth contributes to a healthy body and can be a big part of how we look and feel about ourselves.

Why oral health is important

A healthy mouth lets people eat, speak and smile without pain or embarrassment.

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Oral health and disability

People with disability experience more oral health problems than people without disability.

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Mouth and teeth basics

Mouth and teeth basics

Take a quick tour of the mouth.

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What causes disease in the mouth?

This is complicated and includes factors such as age, genetics, lifestyle factors and the social and environmental influences.

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Tooth decay

Did you know that tooth decay is Australia’s most common health problem? Did you also know that it’s mostly preventable?

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Gum disease (periodontal disease)

Gum disease is the fifth most common health problem in Australia. It can be prevented.

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What is plaque?

Plaque is a clear, sticky coating that forms on the teeth, gums and other parts of the mouth (and dentures).

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Medications and oral health

Many common medications have side effects which can impact oral health.

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Dry mouth (xerostomia)

Dry mouth occurs when there is reduced saliva flow.

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