Cost of dental care

Dental care can be expensive and you may need to pay for it yourself. Find out the different ways you can cover the cost of dental care.

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Dental care

Dental care is essential to staying healthy. Find out how to keep your mouth healthy with good oral hygiene and dental check-ups.

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Guide to dental procedures

Dental procedures help with pain, infection, injury or disease in your teeth or gums. Here are some questions to ask your dental practitioner.

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Tooth abscess

A tooth abscess develops when the root of your tooth becomes infected. Find out when you need to see your dentist or dental practitioner.

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Dental fillings

Dental fillings or tooth fillings are used to fill a hole or cavity in your tooth. Your dentist will choose the best filling material for your tooth.

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Root canal treatment

A root canal treatment can save an infected or damaged tooth. Find out how your dentist does root canal work, also known as endodontic treatment.

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Baby teeth

Baby teeth start to come through the gums at about 6 months and have usually all appeared by 2 to 3 years of age. Learn how to care for baby teeth.

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Dental care for babies and children

Learn about tooth development in babies and children, brushing teeth, flossing, tooth decay, other dental problems and when to see a dentist.

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Dental care and teeth cleaning

Tooth brushing stops plaque build-up and prevents cavities. Find out how to brush, floss and wash your teeth and mouth to keep them healthy.

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Dental check-up

A dental check-up is when your dental practitioner checks inside your mouth and gives your teeth a thorough clean. Learn what it involves.

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Dry mouth syndrome

Dry mouth syndrome is when you don't produce enough saliva. For some, it's annoying; others find it affects the health of their teeth and gums.

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Dental erosion

Dental erosion is when some of the enamel surface of your teeth is dissolved by acids. Find out about the causes and how to prevent dental erosion.

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Osteoporosis medicines

Osteoporosis medicines include bisphosphonates, denosumab and hormonal treatments. Calcium, vitamin D and exercise are also important.

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Bleeding gums and dental bleeding

Bleeding from your gums or mouth can be caused by gum disease, a dental procedure or an injury. Find how to prevent or treat dental bleeding.

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Tooth decay

Tooth decay is caused by plaque and may lead to a cavity (hole) in your tooth. Learn how tooth decay can be prevented as well as treated.

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Dry socket

Dry socket is a complication of a tooth extraction, resulting in intense pain. Find out more about dry socket symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Personal hygiene

Good personal hygiene is important and will prevent you from catching or spreading germs. Learn more about how to look after your body here.

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Private health insurance

Private health insurance can cover ambulance transport, hospital stays and extras, such as optical and dental. Learn more about health insurance here.

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Victoria rural and remote health services

If you live in Victoria's rural and remote regions, you'll need to plan ahead to access health services. Learn where to find help.

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Rural and remote health

Many organisations, including and the Australian Government, have developed support programs for people living in rural and remote areas.

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How do I pay for healthcare?

The Australian Government helps to keep down the cost of healthcare for most people who live here. This article covers the most common questions about how to pay for your healthcare.

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