Bad breath (halitosis) is a common presenting complaint and we find patients are often embarrassed and often unsure about what to do or the cause. In actual fact, most people experience bad breath from time to time. Bad breath is caused by the waste product bacteria produce when they lie stagnant in...
Every parent wants the best nutrition for their child. Did you know that over the course of your child’s school years, you will be packing close to 3000 lunch boxes? Making good choices about what goes into your child’s lunch box is obviously very important to give kids fuel for growing and lear...
We all know that prevention is the best medicine for illnesses, but this also applies to the state of your teeth. Apart from practicing proper oral hygiene, the most effective way to maintain a bright smile is to avoid or limit staining substances. You are probably familiar with many of the most com...
There are three basic types of mouthguards: custom-fitted, boil-and-bite and ready-made. These are worn to prevent injury to teeth during participation in contact sports, leisure and recreation activities. The other type of mouth guard, known as a night splint, is worn to protect teeth from grinding...
We all know how important it is to brush our teeth twice a day, but what exactly is the best tool for the job? Read on as we examine the differences between electric and old school brushing.
We brush our teeth every day, but we may not be taking the right steps to ensure a whole mouth clean. Knowing how to brush correctly not only keeps our teeth clean, it can also help prevent gum disease and tooth decay in the long run. As easy as it may seem, there may be some common mistakes that pe...
Bad breath (halitosis) is a common presenting complaint and we find patients are often embarrassed and often unsure about what to do or the cause. In actual fact, most people experience bad breath from time to time. Bad breath is caused by the waste product bacteria produce when they lie stagnant in...
We all know that prevention is the best medicine for illnesses, but this also applies to the state of your teeth. Apart from practicing proper oral hygiene, the most effective way to maintain a bright smile is to avoid or limit staining substances. You are probably familiar with many of the most com...
We all know how important it is to brush our teeth twice a day, but what exactly is the best tool for the job? Read on as we examine the differences between electric and old school brushing.
Every parent wants the best nutrition for their child. Did you know that over the course of your child’s school years, you will be packing close to 3000 lunch boxes? Making good choices about what goes into your child’s lunch box is obviously very important to give kids fuel for growing and lear...
There are three basic types of mouthguards: custom-fitted, boil-and-bite and ready-made. These are worn to prevent injury to teeth during participation in contact sports, leisure and recreation activities. The other type of mouth guard, known as a night splint, is worn to protect teeth from grinding...
We brush our teeth every day, but we may not be taking the right steps to ensure a whole mouth clean. Knowing how to brush correctly not only keeps our teeth clean, it can also help prevent gum disease and tooth decay in the long run. As easy as it may seem, there may be some common mistakes that pe...