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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.

Have you heard these crazy facts before?

5 crazy tooth facts

Who said oral health can’t be fun? On the blog today we have some crazy tooth facts that will give you a fresh look at dental health!

Be careful what you eat and drink after getting a filling.

Dental fillings: Aftercare and recovery

After getting a filling, you may need to take a little extra care of your mouth. Check out these guidelines for filling aftercare and recovery.

An innocent kiss or an exchange of bacteria?

Can kissing someone give you gum disease?

A kiss can seem like an innocent, romantic gesture but can it put you at risk of dental problems? We take a look at whether kissing can give you gingivitis.

Can you get a whiter smile at home?

Do DIY teeth whitening methods really work?

Getting a brighter smile by using things you probably have in your cupboard sounds too good to be true. We look at whether DIY whitening methods work.

5 of the most dangerous sports for teeth

Sports are usually seen as good for your health – but as dentists we see them a little differently. Check out five of the riskiest sports for your teeth.

Is there an age limit on teeth?

Are false teeth inevitable as we age? How long are our teeth meant to last? Read on to find out more about the life span of teeth.

Is chipping a tooth really a big deal?

If you chip your tooth and it doesn’t hurt, is it really a big deal? Find out why it’s important to visit the dentist when you chip a tooth.

What drinking is really doing to your teeth

You don’t need to be told alcohol is bad for your health, but did you know it’s bad for your teeth? Find out how alcohol affects your oral health.

4 foods that are good for your teeth

You know which foods are bad for your teeth, but what can you eat to keep your teeth healthy? Find out which four foods are good for your teeth and gums.

Getting top dollar from the tooth fairy

Time to make the tooth fairy pay up! Here’s how you can get a winning smile and earn the big bucks! Having a perfect smile is worth quite a bit these days.

Protecting your teeth from holiday sweets

You need your teeth to look good for all the family photos you’re going to be in this holiday season. This means you have to be smart about eating treats.

Let’s get flossy: Floss myths debunked

Be honest – how diligent are you at flossing? Dentists used to tell us that we needed to floss every day, but is that still true? We’ll tell you here!

Weird things that can ruin your teeth

Are you guilty of putting any of these foreign objects in your mouth? Be careful! They might be wearing down your precious tooth enamel. Check it out.