Australia has a Medicare system that allows for free access to select health services and this includes dental care. Under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) children can get certain procedures done for free as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. When your dentist bulk bills you for procedures done to children it means the bill will be settled by Medicare. A bulk billing dentist will not charge additional administration or booking fees.…
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As a parent, you may well spend more time worrying about your child’s teeth than your child does. While you may be happy to hand over a few lollies, a bar of chocolate or a fizzy drink as a treat, you may feel like you spend a lot of your time encouraging your child not to eat and drink things that may damage their teeth.
If your child craves sweet treats, you may want to consider allowing them to chew gum.…
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If you’re looking to whiten up your smile, you may be investigating home remedies rather than professional treatments. One of the options you probably already have in your kitchen is salt. Can salt whiten your teeth and is this a good option to use?
The Advantages of Using Salt to Clean Your Teeth
When you brush your teeth with toothpaste, the paste cleans your teeth and helps remove plaque and some staining.…
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