by Linda | May 11, 2021 | Diagnosis, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
If you’ve brushed twice and flossed once daily for months, you might think you’ve been plaque free for all that time. But at your next regular check-up, your dentist delivers the bad news – you’ve consistently missed certain hard-to-reach areas...
by Linda | Apr 16, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
In March 2019, oral health researchers at the University of Queensland published the results of a study on the oral bacterial fighting properties of cranberries and other dark-coloured fruit berries. Previous clinical research has shown cranberry polyphenols to have...
by Linda | Jan 31, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention
A new study* conducted by New Zealand researchers at the University of Otago aims to figure out why high fibre foods are good for your oral health. Previous clinical research has already established that a higher fibre and wholegrain intake is beneficial for oral...
by Linda | Nov 9, 2017 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
The most prevalent factors that contribute to tooth sensitivity are the foods we eat, and the beverages we drink. There are two main effects that food and beverages have on tooth sensitivity: Foods (and drinks) that are hot, cold, sweet and/or sour can trigger a brief...
by Linda | Jun 10, 2017 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Winter has long been associated with catching the flu, stuffy noses and staying indoors. Trouble is, when you don’t get enough sun exposure, you run the risk of experiencing a vitamin D deficiency – which increases your risk of cavities, especially by late...
by Linda | Mar 31, 2017 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts
There are four types of teeth in your mouth. Each type has specific functions as you bite and chew through your food. Without them and your natural saliva, we would not be able to process and prepare the food we eat well enough for healthy digestion. The first crucial...
