Is There a Genetic Link to Healthy Teeth?
It is true that some people develop dental problems easier than others. You probably know a person or two who doesn’t take care of their teeth, yet never seems to have any issues with gum disease. On the other hand, you might develop dental problems easily and not understand why. The truth is, there’s a …
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Stop Using Lemons to Whiten Teeth
Here at Whitehorse Dental, it has come to our attention that using lemon and bicarb is sometimes marketed at a natural formula for cosmetic teeth whitening. In our dental experience, we want to try our best to discourage any use of lemon juice directly onto teeth. We’ll explain to you why lemons for teeth whitening …
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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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Sport Drinks and Teeth: How Exercise and Sport Can Affect Your Dental Health
Many athletes rely on sport drinks to keep up a certain level of energy and performance. Research has shown that many athletes also have recurring dental problems. There’s a chance you too may putting your teeth at risk by relying on sports drinks for hydration and stamina, and here’s why: Sports drinks are high in …
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Love your tooth enamel: 3 Simple Ways to Prevent Enamel Erosion and Tooth Decay
A lot of things we like to eat and drink have an acidic nature This isn’t just the bad stuff, like soft drinks and energy drinks. The list also includes fruit, juices, (even freshly squeezed juices), citrus, lemon and wine. Enamel wear occurs as a result of exposing our teeth to an acidic environment. This …
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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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Dental X-Rays – Are They Necessary?
A lot of times dental problems don’t have any critical signs or symptoms, so without any obvious pain or discomfort, it’s easy for us all to assume that nothing is wrong. The reason for this is because a lot of crucial information is in areas like the bone underneath the gum and in-between the teeth …
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5 Quick Tips on How to Brush Your Teeth Like a Dental Professional
Teeth brushing, we’ve spent everyday of our lives doing it (we hope!). On the Whitehorse Dental blog, we have 5 quick tips for you to maximise the effectiveness of your daily brushing routine. Stop brushing too hard or too frequently Your teeth have a protective hard outside layer on it called enamel. This layer does a really …
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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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