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betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
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  1. Slapped cheek disease

    Children with slapped cheek do not need to be kept home from school or day care, as cases are only contagious before the onset of the rash.

  2. Facial implants

    Facial implants are used by people who want to restore or improve the normal shape of their face.

  3. Mouth ulcers

    In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and resolve by themselves in a few days.

  4. Wisdom teeth

    Wisdom teeth that may cause problems are best taken out sooner rather than later.

  5. Tay-Sachs disease

    Tay-Sachs disease is a serious genetic disorder common in Ashkenazi Jews and French-Canadians.

  6. Oral conditions - young children

    Oral conditions such as mouth ulcers and oral thrush can happen to young babies and infants.

  7. Mouth cancer

    Smoking increases the risk of mouth cancer six-fold.

  8. Lisa, Mum, West Footscray

    Having experienced postnatal depression herself, Lisa wants mothers to realise that parenting isn’t always perfect, and that too often, people choose to suffer in silence.

  9. Eyes - flash burns

    Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and can affect both your eyes. Find out more.

  10. Teeth grinding

    Teeth grinding (bruxism) is involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep.

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