Learn the best ways to protect your teeth.
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00:00Protect your teeth with these pro tips for a healthy mouth from the Australian
00:05Dental Association. An unhealthy mouth can prove costly, painful and decrease
00:12your quality of life. Keeping your mouth healthy means you can eat, speak and
00:17smile without pain or embarrassment. Prevention is key because tooth decay,
00:24gum disease and oral cancers may not cause pain until they are well advanced.
00:30That's why seeing a dentist regularly means your oral health issues can be
00:36detected early or prevented. Your dental and general health are closely related
00:43so a healthy lifestyle can be key to your oral health. If you have a chronic
00:50you may be more likely to have problems with your teeth and gums. Start a good
00:56habit early. Your child's first dental visit should be once their first teeth
01:01appear or by the age of one. A dentist will create a treatment plan
01:07customised just for you and advise how often to have a checkup. And do not
01:14forget to brush twice each day and floss at least once. Don't have a
01:20dentist? Find a dentist at ADA.org.au can help you.