Bacterial plaque constantly forms between your teeth and is impossible to reach with a regular toothbrush. The plaque must be removed regularly, or it can cause gingivitis, cavities and bad breath. Don’t stop cleaning between your teeth if your gums are sore and bleed. Bleeding gums are often a sign of gum inflammation. If you […]
Sports drinks and Energy drinks are becoming more and more popular these days but what a lot of people don’t realise that both the drinks have extremely high acid levels. These levels undoubtedly cause irreversible damage to teeth by eroding their protective enamel layer. Enamel is the outer layer of the tooth and is […]
March 13th is No Smoking Day and although most people are now aware that smoking is bad for our health, not everyone realises how it can cause many different medical problems and in some cases, fatal diseases. Many people still don’t realise the damage that smoking does to their mouth, gums and teeth. Smoking can lead […]
A dental implant can be a smart choice even financially. You may be looking at different treatment options and the dental implant is probably the most expensive option. So allow me to show you how a dental implant can be a wise economic decision. If the choice is between a single implant restored as a […]
Schools and sports clubs have now made it compulsory for mouthguards to be worn during most sports and training. The reason being that they protect the teeth from blows to the face and head…. Mouth guards are an important piece of athletic equipment for anyone participating in a sport that involves any activity that might […]
Sounds like a ‘no brainer’ but you’d be surprised how often people get this one wrong. Did you know that it takes two to three minutes to properly brush your teeth but most people only spend 30 seconds or less. So why is it so important? Germs. Millions of them live on our teeth, tongue […]
While brushing and flossing remove bacteria from teeth and gums, as much as 50% of the bacteria in the mouth live on the surface of our tongue. And it’s these bacteria in particular that can be one cause of bad breath. The best and most effective way of neutralising bacteria that live on the tongue […]
Did you know that this is all included in your routine examination? Updating your general health details Checking for pain and discomfort Checking the jaw joints Analysing the occlusion (bite) Assessing the soft tissue for infections or other conditions Oral cancer check Confirmation that previous dental work is satisfactory Recording measurements of the gums to […]
The tiny gaps between teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach make a perfect hiding place for food particles and bacteria. If they’re allowed to remain there for a long time, these bacteria can start to destroy gum tissue as well as the bones and ligaments that support teeth. Flossing removes bacteria and food particles from […]
