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Oral Health Maintenance Practices

Read the scenario and use the information to make safe, practical choices. Dental needs vary, so ask a dental professional for advice that suits you. You do not need to share personal health details.

A week in Kai’s routine

Kai is 15 and has been busy with sport and study. On several nights, Kai has fallen asleep without brushing. Kai notices a little blood when brushing, has a tooth that feels sensitive to cold, and has not had a dental check-up for a while. Kai is unsure how to arrange an appointment and is worried about the cost. In Australia, public dental services and eligibility differ between states and territories; a local public dental service or healthdirect can explain available options. A dentist can advise how often check-ups are appropriate. Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, clean between teeth daily, and follow a dental professional’s advice.

Notice, decide, act

Use the scenario above for Questions 1–4.

1.Which two details in Kai’s story are reasons to contact a dentist for advice? Select both.

Bleeding when brushing
Sensitivity to cold
Being busy with study and sport
Using a calendar
Being 15 years old

2.Kai asks whether to wait until the tooth hurts more. What is the safest next step?

3.Which routine best supports daily oral health?

Brush once a day and floss only if food is stuck
Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and clean between teeth daily
Brush after every snack with a hard-bristled brush
Use mouthwash instead of brushing

4.True or false: Everyone in Australia should have a dental check-up exactly every six months.

TrueFalse

Practical choices

Consider respectful, realistic ways to get care and build habits.

5.Kai is concerned about treatment costs. Name one reliable way to find out what low-cost or public dental care may be available in their state or territory.

6.Kai feels anxious about dental treatment. Give one thing Kai could say or ask when booking that may help the appointment feel more manageable.

7.Kai is unsure how to book. Write two practical actions that could help Kai arrange an appointment.

8.A friend says, “Bleeding gums are normal, so you can ignore them.” Write a respectful reply that corrects the claim and suggests a safe next step.

9.Put these actions into a sensible order for responding to a new oral-health concern: contact a dental service; notice and describe the symptom; follow the professional’s advice.

10.Make a realistic two-part reminder plan to help Kai brush at night and remember a future dental appointment. Include one cue for each reminder.