Dental Health Week (Aug 7 - 13)

One in four Australians live with tooth decay, often caused by poor diet choices and with the fear of going to the dentist too real for 85% of Australians, those who delay going to the dentist are at risk of the vicious cycle of decay. Dr Malini Ragavan explains about oral health during Dental health week which is Aug 7 -13.

A set of various size and colour tooth brush on bathroom table top. Source: Moment RF / twomeows/Getty Images

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