Dec 26 2010
Christmas Day has finally come and gone and for many people it has been one big party. For children, there has been plenty of food, most likely aerated waters of some description, including the teeth-hating colas, and of course, plenty of sweets. For adults, the same is true with the addition of alcohol with or [...]
Dec 15 2010
Dentists would be the first to urge caution when it comes to any festive season. It is hard to decide which is worse, Christmas and all its trappings or Easter and all its sugar and chocolate. At the same time, no one wants to be seen as a spoiled sport, going around ruining everyone’s celebrations. [...]
Dec 11 2010
We live in a society where we like to pass the buck. If we have bad teeth, it’s the dentist’s fault. If our teeth are not white enough, it’s the dentist’s fault, and if our teeth are not straight, guess what, it’s the dentist’s fault. Yet your dentist can only work on what you bring [...]
Dec 03 2010
The Christmas season is fast approaching and there’s one thing that always happens at this time of year – we eat and drink more than normal. We also seem to be in a hurry so little things like dental health often get put to one side. If you plan now, there is plenty you can [...]
Nov 18 2010
The flossing of teeth is not a new concept, although to many people it is. There are a lot of adults around who have never flossed, don’t know how to floss, and don’t know why they need to floss. We hope this post can help solve some of those issues. Flossing is just another way [...]
Oct 17 2010
I talk often enough about the need for a good dental health routine, but what does that involve? For many, it’s brushing in the morning and then again at night before bed. The reality is, a good routine involves a lot more than that. Remember, we are talking about a dental health routine, not just [...]
Oct 09 2010
There are those that smile behind their hand and their are those that smile for the world to see. Those that smile for the world to see are generally the ones that have beautiful teeth. Those that hide their smile, well, who knows, we can’t see their teeth. Here are ten signs that you love [...]
Sep 21 2010
As a nation, our dental hygiene is improving every year. Many of us brush regularly, and with over 3 million miles of floss sold every year many of us must be flossing as well. The question is, are we doing it effectively? Dental hygiene education has certainly left its mark on us, possibly too well. [...]
Sep 18 2010
Maintaining your teeth is not hard. What is hard is getting into the habit of doing the right things. One of the strongest reasons behind getting out children to brush is the habit they develop. If we, as adults, set an example and encourage our children to do the same, chances are we won’t have [...]
Aug 20 2010
We all claim to love our teeth and smile when we visit the dental clinic. But more often than not, the fact that you are at your dentist’s (apart from the visits every six months) indicates that you neglected your teeth in the past. In today’s post, we bring to you eight signs that indicate [...]