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 […]
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 […]
Meet our Oral Health Therapist – Siti Adris
“It is not unusual for me to be asked what it is I actually do as an Oral Health Therapist (OHT). An OHT is trained in both dental therapy and dental hygiene. The therapy part of my job means I can perform basic dental procedures on children aged 18 and below, procedures such as fissure […]
