Definitely YES!! There are many ADVANTAGES to using electric toothbrushes, here are just a few: 1. An electric toothbrush CLEANS your teeth more thoroughly. If you brush for 2 minutes...
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Risk factors in gum disease: Are you at a higher risk for gum disease?
Gum disease is preventable and treatable so let's take a look at some of the risk factors you should look for when assessing your...
Read MoreWhy is it important to tell my dentist about the medications I am on?
Remember, your mouth is just one part of your entire body. Your oral health is connected to your overall health, and your overall...
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The relation between gum disease and other systemic conditions
Gum disease, while an ailment on its own, also has relations to other systemic conditions.
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What you need to know about the maintenance of implants
Learn how you can ensure that your new implants last a lifetime.
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Tooth Sensitvity – Dentine hypersensitivity
Dentine hypersensitivity/ tooth sensitivity is one of the common complaints in dentistry. Studies show that 60% of the population experience the discomfort of tooth sensitivity and describe...
Water Fluoridation … Sanity or Insanity?
The following press release by the Waikato District Health Board on Tuesday, 15 January 2013, is a strong testimonial and evidence of the benefits of adding fluoride to our water. After...
Safety of Dental Radiography
Late last year there was a lot of media attention surrounding the apparent link between dental x-rays and increase in meningiomas (brain tumours). This is the press release from the New...
It’s in the puff of smoke … What about quitting ?
I recently attended a smoking cessation practitioner training course and these were the eye opening things I learnt; – Tobacco smoking has become a significant global issue causing...
Tooth Decay … Cavities!
Tooth decay — or dental caries — is an infectious disease process that causes damage to the structure of teeth. Cavities (holes) are the most notable consequences of dental caries. Left...