How Diet Choices at Home Affect the Whole Family’s Teeth Food is what makes the family together, and what your family eats and drinks at home has a powerful influence on everyone’s oral health, from young children through to adults. While brushing and flossing are essential, people should also remember that diet choices play a major role in family dental care, affecting tooth decay risk, …
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Preventive Dental Practices for People With Braces or Invisalign Orthodontic treatment, such as braces or Invisalign, may be a helpful step toward a healthier, more confident smile. Aside from that, many people are not aware that straightening teeth also changes how plaque and food debris interact with the teeth and gums. This means preventative dentistry becomes even more important during treatment to protect enamel, …
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First Dental Visit for Nervous Adults: Coming Back After Years Away If it’s been years since you last saw a dentist, just know you are not the only one. Many adults usually delay dental care because of many reasons, including anxiety, past experiences, busy schedules or concern about what might be found. For some, the thought of a first dental visit for adults after a long …
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Environmental Dentistry: How Smarter Oral Care Helps the Planet When people think about dentistry, there’s no doubt they always think about teeth, gums, and smiles. But what many don’t realise is that dental care can also affect the environment. From water use to single-use plastics, dentistry, like many healthcare services, has an environmental footprint. Environmental dentistry focuses on reducing that impact while still providing …
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A Guide to Your First Dental Visit at Our Clinic: What to Expect Whether you’re visiting the dentist for the first time, returning after a long break or bringing your child to their very first appointment, knowing what to expect can make the experience more relaxed and reassuring. At Whitehorse Dental, your first dental visit is designed to be comprehensive, comfortable and centred around your long-term oral health. …
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How Acidic Foods Impact Your Tooth Enamel When we think about protecting our teeth, most people only focus on brushing, flossing and reducing sugar intake. But another major factor that affects long-term oral health is the acidic foods that are consumed, which may cause enamel erosion. Many everyday foods and drinks have a low pH, and frequent exposure to these acids can …
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Family Dental: How Do Fissure Sealants Work for Protecting Your Child’s Teeth? As children grow, their oral health needs change quickly. One important milestone many parents do not realise occurs around age six, when the first permanent molars erupt. These adult teeth come through behind the baby molars and do not replace any baby teeth, meaning they are intended to stay in the mouth for life. Because …
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How Your Dentist Screens for Oral Cancer During a Routine Exam Most people think of their regular dental checkups as a way to keep their teeth and gums healthy. However, what you may not know is that every routine visit also includes something far more important. During a regular dental checkup, your dentist actually performs an oral cancer examination on your mouth as well, checking for …
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Safe Practices for Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening has become one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments today. Many people want a brighter smile, but not all whitening methods are created equal. Some of them can even harm your teeth. Making sure you know the difference between safe teeth whitening practices and unsafe methods helps you protect your enamel and …
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Recognising the Signs of a Dental Abscess Tooth pain can sometimes be mild and short-lived, but when it becomes constant, throbbing, or causes swelling in your face or gums, it could be something more serious, like a dental abscess. A dental abscess is one of the more urgent dental emergencies that requires professional attention. It occurs when bacteria cause an infection inside …
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