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USEFULCONTACTS

AustralianDentalAssociation

ada.org.au

AustralasianPodiatryCouncil

apodc.com.au

Tofindapodiatrist:

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AustralianTraditional

MedicineSociety

atms.com.au

CancerCouncilAustralia

cancer.org.au

DietitiansAssociation

ofAustralia

daa.asn.au

NationalScreeningPrograms

cancerscreening.gov.au

NationalQuitline 137848

(13QUIT)

quitnow.gov.au

NutritionAustralia

nutritionaustralia.org

OsteoporosisAustralia

osteoporosis.org.au

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CancerCouncil.

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YOUR TEETH – THROUGH
THE AGES
Oral hygiene – and dental check-ups
every six months – go a long way to
preventing dental problems, but there
are certain life stages and ages when
there is an increased risk. Here, Sydney
dentist Dr Frank Farrelly outlines key
dental age-related issues:

Your 20s: At this age, you’re more
independent and your parents are
probably no longer taking care of your
dental appointments. Start by making
dental check-ups a regular habit from
the get-go to safeguard your oral health.
Keep an eye on your wisdom teeth,
which usually come through around
ages of 18 to 21, because they can
damage nearby teeth.

Your 30s: If you are experiencing
frequent dental problems, it is important
to identify the cause. Perhaps lifestyle
changes, such as diet or hygiene
practices need to change, or a bad habit
you’re unaware of could be contributing.
Early signs of gum disease may be
starting to show at this age.

Your 40s: Stress is common at

this age so checking teeth to look for

tension-related issues such as teeth-

grinding is important. This is the decade

when major dental work, such as root

canal treatments or crowns, may be

more likely, but early detection and good

oral hygiene help to minimise the risk.

Regular dental check-ups become even

more important as you age, especially to

spot the early signs of gum disease.

Your 50s and beyond: Gum

disease may become a bigger issue at

this age. Dentists will also look for any

subtle oral-related signs of sleep apnoea,

to help detect it before it leads to further

health problems. Major health events

experienced at this age can make dental

treatment difficult, so stay on top of

your oral hygiene to keep your mouth in

good shape.

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