Lift the lip – preventing childhood tooth decay | Tasmanian Department of Health

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Tooth decay can affect babies and young children. This decay is preventable.

You can check your child’s teeth for early signs of decay by lifting your child's top lip and checking the surfaces of their top front teeth.
Preventive measures like applying fluoride can help stop tooth decay if found early.
Speak to your health professional for more advice or a referral to this program.