8 Fun Dental Facts About Teeth That You Might Not Know
We know that brushing and flossing daily makes for healthy teeth, but do you know these 8 fun facts about your pearly whites? 8 Tooth Facts You May Not Know 1. Tooth enamel is the hardest part of your entire body Tooth enamel is the hard shiny top layer of your tooth. Acting like a …
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Why Are My Teeth Sensitive To Cold?
Melbourne winters are brisk, and you might be feeling the icy chill on your teeth. If you have teeth sensitive to cold, our Antarctic winds may be unbearably painful. Sensitive teeth are a common dental issue. Not only teeth sensitive to cold, but you may also feel teeth sensitivity with hot or sweet foods and …
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For the Love of Chocolate: 3 Teeth-Friendly Ways to Eat Chocolate
Got a sweet tooth for chocolate? Don’t worry, so do we. You might be asking, “but wait, isn’t chocolate bad for teeth?” As dentists, we think it’s important that you enjoy all the foods you love most. This includes the endorphin-releasing treat that we all love — chocolate. When your teeth are happy and healthy, …
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Bleeding Gums: Causes, Prevention & Treatments
You may notice your gums bleeding when brushing your teeth or after biting into an apple. It may be a tiny amount of blood, and it may not hurt at all. But it should not be ignored. Gums can bleed for different reasons, but unfortunately, we find the problem is commonly procrastinated on. Consequently, many …
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Why Are My Teeth Breaking? Causes, Types, Treatments & Long-Term Solutions
At Whitehorse Dental in Blackburn, we understand how frustrating and limiting brittle, breaking teeth can be. Constant trips to the dentist for repairs can take a toll on your time, budget, and peace of mind. Living with the daily fear of cracking a tooth can even stop you from enjoying your favourite foods. But you …
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The Truth About Teeth Whitening: What Works And What Doesn’t
Over time it’s natural for teeth to start losing their shiny white brightness. Just like your favourite pair of white jeans, it’s not an unhealthy sign of neglect. Rather just an aesthetic fading of our teeth colour with wear over time. While it’s not an essential part of your healthy dental care, returning your pearly …
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Good News! Coffee Isn’t Bad For Your Teeth
Many morning time smiles are made after a cup of coffee, but is it bad for your teeth? We are happy to be the bearers of good news and tell you that coffee is not actually bad for your teeth. Our dentists are often asked whether coffee intake is related to unhealthy teeth. In short, …
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Why Apple Cider Vinegar is Bad For Your Teeth
Apple cider vinegar: we’ve read some articles that believe that directly applying apple cider vinegar to teeth is a good way to clean or whiten them. We at Whitehorse Dental in Blackburn do not recommend this practice and are eager to explain why. Apple Cider Vinegar = Acid = Enamel Erosion Regular intake of apple …
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5 Meals a Day Keeps the Dentist Away
We can drill you about flossing daily or coming in for a dental checkup every 6 months (actually we would really love it if you did both), but we wanted to instead take a moment to look at an everyday activity that may be unknowingly affecting your teeth – eating. It’s a little known fact, …
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