Oral Health

Eruption and teething
A paediatric dentist describes the process children go through when they develop their teeth.

Dental problems: Preventive tips for parents
Follow these simple steps to prevent dental problems in children.

Dental risk factors for kids
Most young kids haven't had teeth long enough to have anything go wrong with them.

Your oral health affects your child
The benefits of taking care of your own oral health extend to your children as well. Here's why.

Basic dental care for children
The teeth in a young child's mouth may not be permanent, but they require as much care as an adult's. Neglecting them can have lifelong consequences.

Oral care for babies and toddlers
Taking good care of your child’s primary teeth can help them establish positive, lifelong oral hygiene practices.

Thumb sucking and dental problems
Prolonged thumb-sucking can cause a child's teeth to become improperly aligned or push the teeth outward, and in some instances can lead to the malforming of the roof of the mouth.

Don't lose teeth via feeding
Nursing caries have become one of the most common paediatric dental problems. Learn how to prevent it.

Caring for your child's teeth
Paediatric dentist Dr Nadia Mohammed answers some common questions about caring for a child's teeth.

Take care of your kids' teeth
Do you know when you start cleaning your child's teeth and the right way to do it? A paediatric dentist has advice.

Special care dentistry
“Special care” children or children with impairments often have extensive problems that require specialised knowledge and treatment.

A kid's new smile
For babies with cleft lip or palates there are no smiles. Operation Smile is fixing this one smile at a time.

Winning smile boosts teens' confidence
A great smile is a winner in every way – it boosts confidence and esteem and is attractive to others.