Check your child's teeth. Lift the lip and look inside.

​Lift the lip to look for early signs of tooth decay once a month.

Healthy teeth have a whitish hue and are smooth and glossy.

If you see white lines along the gumline, you should make a dental appointment now.

If you see brown or yellow spots that don't brush of, make an urgent dental appointment.

Keep your child’s teeth healthy with 3 easy steps:

1. Start brushing when your baby gets their first tooth (use low fluoride toothpaste from 18 months of age).

2. Start drinking from a cup at around 6 months of age (boil tap water until 12 months of age).

3. Put your baby to bed without a bottle (stop the bottle at around 12 months of age).

Text Source: health.nsw.gov.au

Photo source: WA & NSW Oral Health Services. Graphics Source: Calgary Health Region 2001. SHPN: (COHS) 200192