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Oral Health Tips (Preventative Dentistry)

Prevention is the best cure, and our Oral Health Tips category is packed with easy-to-follow advice to keep your smile shining. From proper brushing and flossing techniques to diet choices that strengthen your teeth, these preventative dentistry articles help Wellington readers maintain excellent oral health. Our tips come straight from the City Dentists team in Wellington, covering topics like avoiding cavities, fighting gum disease, and the importance of regular dental check-ups.

Each post is written in a friendly tone, making it simple to adopt healthier habits for you and your family. Explore this category to learn how small everyday changes can lead to big benefits for your teeth and gums, ensuring a lifetime of healthy smiles. With local insights and practical guidance, you’ll feel empowered to take charge of your dental health.

What Causes Bad Breath And How to Fix It

Discover what causes bad breath and how to find lasting solutions. A guide from Wellington’s City Dentists on achieving fresh breath and oral health.

Should mouthwash complement your brushing routine?

Settling the debate on whether to use mouthrinse

Let’s explore some of the claims regarding why mouthwash ought to be avoided, the arguments that advocate for its use and our take on whether rinsing with mouthwash should continue being a part of your oral care routine.

Separating fact from fiction about fluoride.

4 fluoride falsehoods to know about

Found in everything from water to mouthrinse to toothpaste, fluoride is a mineral that is proven to be effective in warding off tooth decay. However, you may have seen articles or products that seem to suggest fluoride is dangerous or something that you should avoid. It’s time to get to the bottom of this issue …

What causes bad breath to smell as bad as it does?

The causes of halitosis

While it may be amusing to poke fun at a friend whose breath stinks on occasion, chronic bad breath — halitosis, which is its official name — is a serious issue and one that afflicts millions of people around the world. It may not be life-threatening but it can affect people’s self-confidence and comfort when out in public. Here, we’ll discuss the root causes of halitosis and how you can go about treating it if it afflicts you or a loved one.

Kiwis and strawberries are delicious and help to neutralise the odours that cause bad breath.

5 of the best foods for your teeth

In no particular order, here are a few of the best foods for your teeth and what makes them so beneficial. You may notice that they carry some common characteristics

Garlic is great for you, but not for your breath.

5 foods that contribute to bad breath

It’s helpful to know which foods contribute to bad breath (or halitosis, its technical term) so you can steer clear of them during meals to avoid offending your friends, co-workers and acquaintances.

Understanding the causes and signs of oral cancer can reduce your risk.

What you need to know about oral cancer

It’s important to be mindful of the symptoms and causes of oral cancer so you can receive the appropriate treatment when or if you need it. 

You know caramel isn't good for your teeth, but there are several others.

4 of the worst foods for your teeth

It’s not just your brain and your muscles that require regular nutrition — your teeth do, too. From the calcium that’s found in milk to the phosphate in cheese, foods contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals that your mouth and your teeth need to maintain their strength and overall functionality.

Healthy gums should appear pink to a very light red.

What unusually red gums may mean

The reason could be any number of things. We’ll go over a few of them here. There may be a quick fix, but in other more serious cases, you may need to reach out to your dentist to determine a proper solution.

Mouth guards make sense to wear regardless of the sports your kids play.

3 sports that can be tough on teeth

In no particular order, here are the sports that can be harmful to your kids’ teeth. You may be surprised by some of the ones listed !!