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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