As children get older and take more responsibility for their teeth, what can parents and caregivers do to ensure good habits through to adulthood?
Basic dental care is free in New Zealand for children from birth until they turn 18, but more than a quarter of children are not getting that treatment.
Dental Association's oral health promotions manager Anishma Ram speaks to Kathryn.
A dentist provides dental care to a girl. Photo: AFP/ Thibaut Durand/ Hans Lucas
