Pregnancy and dental health – the facts
Pregnant? What an exciting time … it’s beautiful, amazing and yet also scary and overwhelming. As you embark on your pregnancy journey, it’s important to remember that your body is a cohesive and interconnected unit not a series of independent parts stuck together. For example, oral hygiene is important not only for your dental health, […]
Mouthwashes – do they actually work?
What are mouthwashes used for? There are many different types of mouthwashes on the market as well as some you can make at home. They are used to control and treat different oral problems. What ingredients are in a mouthwash? The active ingredients vary depending on the purpose of the mouthwash. The most common ingredients […]
Worried about ‘buck teeth’?
What is the difference between an ‘overbite’ and an ‘underbite’? Ideally when the teeth are in biting position, the upper front teeth should close over the lower teeth. This is called the ‘overbite’, which is a proper dental term. An ‘underbite’ is actually a layman’s term. It refers to the opposite of the overbite where […]
The key life stages of your teeth
What happens to your children’s growing teeth and when are the key growth stages? We asked Dr Alison Roberts to explain all: How many teeth does an adult typically have? An adult has 28 teeth and may or may not have a further 4 wisdom teeth. Some or all of the wisdom teeth may be […]
Top 10 tips to avoid dental decay
We asked Dr Brendan Gin to provide us with the Top Tips to avoid dental decay! Choose water and avoid sugary drinks. Eat plenty of unprocessed foods such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, wholegrains, fish and lean meat. Check food labels on packaged foods and look at both the amount of sugar per serving and […]
Concerned about stained teeth?
What causes stained teeth? There are two types of staining on teeth: extrinsic staining (staining on the outside of the tooth) and intrinsic staining (staining below the tooth surface). Extrinsic staining can be caused by pigmented food or drink residue sticking to the film of protein covering the enamel. Dark foods and drinks are often […]
Teeth Whitening – what you need to know
Everyone would love to have a white and natural looking smile but we all live in a world filled with teeth staining factors such as coffee, soda, tea and that occasional glass of red wine. So how do we get that perfect selfie-worthy beautiful smile? Well, achieving those pearlie white smiles are easier than most […]
Are you getting enough sleep?
Why is sleep important? We are all aware of the importance of sleep for young children but adults should not underestimate the necessity of sleep for themselves. Insufficient sleep can result in hypertension, fatigue, anxiety, heart disease, stress and reduced mental acumen. The record for staying awake for one period of time is held by […]
Why has that tooth turned dark and what can you do?
My child’s tooth is turning dark. What’s happening? The most common cause of a primary or ‘baby’ tooth becoming dark in colour is if your child has had an injury to the mouth. The discolouration usually occurs a week or so after injury and typically means the tooth has become displaced or loose. With milder […]
Bringing your child for their 1st dental visit
When should I start bringing my child to the dentist for regular visits? Your child’s first visit to the dentist can be when they are as young as one year old and certainly by the time their molars are through and all the milk teeth have grown (usually by around 2 years of age). A […]
