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Australian Dental Association – Teeth.org.au

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is the peak national body for dentists in Australia. Encouraging the improvement of the oral and general health of the public is a key objective of the ADA.

The ADA has created Teeth.org.au and annually leads the Dental Health Week Campaign to improve awareness and education of dental health in Australia.

Vision and mission

Teeth.org.au is Australia’s home of healthy smiles, providing accessible and up-to-date oral health information and resources to help Australian’s keep their teeth and smile for life.

How Teeth.org.au can help

  • Teeth.org.au provides information on oral health care, dental conditions, and treatments, as well as lifestyle factors linked to oral health through written articles and audio and video multimedia. All information is evidence-based and written and reviewed by dentists around Australia.
  • Teeth.org.au provides advice on accessing dental care, including Government care and Government-run schemes within Australia.
  • Dental Health Week is held annually in the first full week of August. It is an awareness campaign that aims to broaden awareness of the importance of dental health and to provide health practitioners with resources to educate their patients.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 02 8815 3333 Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm, AEST

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Last reviewed: April 2024

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Crowns, Bridges and Veneers | teeth.org.au

Crown, bridge and veneer treatments are elective treatments that may be performed to fix damaged teeth but can also be used to change the visual appearance of teeth.

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Brushing Teeth | teeth.org.au

Brushing your teeth morning and night every day isn’t just to keep your mouth feeling fresh and clean. This page covers everything you need to know about brushing, how to do it correctly and other oral health tips.

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Dementia and its effect on oral health | teeth.org.au

People with dementia and other age-related degenerative illnesses can be at greater risk of poor oral health.

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Wisdom Teeth | teeth.org.au

The third adult molar teeth are commonly called ‘wisdom teeth’. These are the last teeth to appear in the mouth around the age of 18-25 years

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Visiting the dentist in Australia | teeth.org.au

This article contains information that can help with your dental health concerns.

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I cannot access fluoridated water. Should I add fluoride to my own water? | teeth.org.au

Drinking fluoridated water provides a low dose fluoride treatment to your teeth many times a day. If you do not have access to fluoridated water, should you buy fluoride drops or tablets to add to my water at home to be able to make my own 'fluoridated water'?

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Disordered eating, eating disorders & oral health | teeth.org.au

Disordered eating and eating disorder behaviours, include restrictive eating, self-induced vomiting, binge eating, and the misuse of laxatives and diuretics. These behaviours can negatively affect the health of the mouth and cause signs in the mouth.

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Root Canal Treatment | teeth.org.au

Root canal treatment is performed to repair and save a badly damaged or infected tooth. This treatment is done to save a tooth instead of removing it from the mouth.

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Sugar Substitutes | teeth.org.au

Sugar is available in multiple forms. Some sugars are marketed as better than others, however all sugar can cause tooth decay.

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Fluoride | teeth.org.au

Fluoride is one of the best methods to prevent the development of tooth decay. Fluoride toothpaste and drinking fluoridated water are both methods of exposing the teeth to fluoride. 

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