happyteeth - Inspiro

Welcome to our happy teeth page!

Call Inspiro on 9738 8801 to arrange a free tooth check up for your child aged under 12 years.

This is where you will find lots information on how to look after your teeth.

how to brush your teeth
what happens when you visit the dentist
what to do after you have had a tooth out
the best foods to eat for healthy teeth
colouring-in sheet
meet our teeth team
book a school visit
hi-5 video - taking care of your teeth

Our dentists at work

Visiting the dentist

Pre-school dental visits

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What happens at the dentist?

What does the dentist do?

The dentist is a doctor who is specially trained to care for teeth. When you visit for a checkup, your dentist will look at your teeth and gums to check for any problems. The dentist also wants to make sure your teeth are developing properly as you grow.

It's important to visit your dentist every 6 months to make sure you're taking good care of your teeth and that your teeth and gums are healthy.

What happens at the dentist?
After your name is called in the waiting room, you'll go into the dental clinic and sit down in a big, comfortable chair that is like a huge recliner. The chair will have a place to rest your head and lots of room for you to stretch out your legs. Next to the chair may be a little sink with a cup that you can use to rinse out your mouth as your teeth are being cleaned.

During your visit, your teeth will be cleaned, flossed, and checked for cavities. The dentist will look at all of your teeth and check your gums to make sure they're strong and healthy. The dentist will also check the way your top and bottom teeth work together. This is called your bite.

Dental Words

Some words used at the dentist's office might be new to you. Here are a few and what they mean:

bacteria — tiny organisms that live on your teeth and are found in plaque
cavity — the decayed, or rotten, part of a tooth
dental X-rays — pictures of your teeth and gums that will show a dentist whether there are any cavities
flossing — involves using a piece of waxy string called dental floss to get in between your teeth and remove food particles that your toothbrush can't reach
fluoride treatment — a gel or foam applied to teeth that makes them strong and helps prevent cavities
orthodontist — a doctor who specializes in correcting the shape or positions of your teeth
plaque — a thin, sticky layer containing bacteria that grow on your teeth