Sep 04 2011
Do you practice good dental hygiene techniques? Many of us do, however, there are just as many who don’t, and what they don’t realize is that they often broadcast this fact to others. Yes, others can easily tell whether or not you practice good oral hygiene, and if you don’t, it can put people off [...]
Jun 09 2011
Have you ever had a date where everything seems to be going really well. You’re compatible, you both laugh at the same things, everything about the relationship appears to be perfect. At the end of the evening, there’s the traditional first date kiss – and, oh my gosh, what is that smell? Bad breath – [...]
May 04 2011
Whilst we normally discuss oral hygiene in reference to teeth and gums, it is remiss to consider those that wear dentures. It doesn’t matter if you have partial or full dentures, oral hygiene is still important. Brushing your dentures with a toothbrush is better than nothing, however, it should be remembered that most toothpastes are [...]
Apr 19 2011
I don’t think there are too many people who could connect dental health with death. It’s a frank statement, but a very important one because the state of your teeth and gums can impact on your overall health, and has been directly connected to heart disease and death. Of course, oral cancer is another factor [...]
Mar 30 2011
Have you, or perhaps one of your children, ever had a good dose of tonsillitis? If you have, then you’ll know how painful the ailment can be, and while antibiotics and painkillers are generally prescribed, don’t be surprised to hear your doctor also recommend a range of oral hygiene tasks. Oral hygiene plays a big [...]
Mar 16 2011
Dental hygiene, also known as oral hygiene, is a broad term that is used to describe preventative treatment of your mouth and teeth. Wikipedia puts it in pretty simple terms: Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems and bad breath. That ‘practice’ is not so simple. [...]
Feb 03 2011
That old saying, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is often repeated when it comes to dentists as well. Is it true then? Are apples also good for your teeth? They are crisp, so the chewing motion is bound to be brushing your teeth, and they say that is good for your teeth. [...]
Dec 22 2010
Children love to copy their parents and their older siblings. In fact, that is how they learn most of life’s early lessons. A simple task like brushing one’s teeth can be learned from an early age, especially if they see their mom, dad, or an older sibling do it. Give them their own soft tooth [...]
Nov 27 2010
The role of a dentist has changed over the years. Early on, dentists were nothing more than professional teeth pullers. Over time, they added skills such as gold crowns and dentures to their professional skills. However, today, the role of a dentist is very much in the area of complete oral health. This includes preventative [...]
Nov 15 2010
The terms ‘baby teeth’ and ‘adult teeth’ are not normally used in dentistry. You may see ‘baby teeth’ referred to as ‘deciduous teeth’ (because they fall out) while ‘adult teeth’ are often referred to as ‘permanent teeth’. Dentists will use even more precise terms when talking to each other; however, those terms will suffice for [...]