Does Your Child Have Dental Anxiety?
The dentist is not on the “favourites” list of many children. Particularly when their favourites are ice-cream and lollies! Here at Whitehorse Dental, we have a heavy focus on prevention, so kids can be kids while also taking care of their teeth. We aim to achieve this by instilling a positive experience at the dentist. …
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Soft drinks + healthy teeth? You can have both!
Soft drinks are very often related to teeth problems. But we’ll tell you a simple way to consume your favourite sugary drinks that won’t harm your teeth. Believe it or not, we dentists love soft drinks as much as you do! We don’t like the idea of denying yourself of yummy things! As with most …
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“MY BABY SUCKED THE CALCIUM OUT OF MY TEETH WHEN I WAS PREGNANT”
Oral health is an important component of general health and should be maintained throughout a woman’s lifespan and particularly during pregnancy. Many women feel that their teeth deteriorate during pregnancy. It’s a common phenomenon. But the reason for this is not because of the old wives tale: ‘The baby sucked the calcium out of my …
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Why some toothpastes are a waste of money
As a dentist, one of the questions I most often get asked is, “Which toothpaste is the best?” The truth is, any toothpaste that contains fluoride is fine and will do the job you’re asking it to do. However, you should think of toothpaste as a topical cream that makes your teeth harder and stronger. …
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Mouthwash: It’s just ‘Mouth Perfume’
Welcome to the most effectively designed marketing gimmick in the health industry: mouthwash. I’m forever being asked, “Will it clean under the gums and blast away the germs like on TV?” Unfortunately, the answer is no. Bacteria in the mouth grow in what’s called a ‘biofilm’ (very similar to bathroom grime) and are completely protected …
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Hate Flossing? Here’s why you don’t need to do it
So you hate flossing? I’m actually not a fan either. Flossing is fiddly, technique sensitive and really only removes a small amount of the plaque that grows between your teeth. I have patients who swear black and blue that they’ve been flossing religiously for the last six months and quite frankly I don’t see a …
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Which Toothbrush is the Best?
We all know that we should brush our teeth every day to keep them clean and healthy. But how do you choose a toothbrush from the countless options lining the supermarket shelves? It’s a common question our Blackburn dentists get asked by both patients and friends alike here. Visit the dental hygiene section of any …
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