5 Healthy Alternatives to Sugary Drinks for Better Oral Health
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Within minutes of consuming sugar-laden drinks, harmful bacteria begin producing acids that attack your tooth enamel, setting off a chain reaction that extends far beyond your teeth. Most Australians consume sugary drinks daily without realising the profound impact these beverages have on their oral and overall health. At Sydney Holistic Dental Centre, we see […]
Teeth Grinding at Night and Taping Your Mouth
We were asked the following question regarding teeth grinding at night and taping your mouth. Question: I saw some information from Sarah Wilson stating that you mentioned taping your mouth shut at night might help with teeth grinding. As I clench my teeth, I wonder if this would also benefit me? Dr Ron: We now […]
Is warm water with lemon bad for teeth?
At SHDC, we are often asked by patients if drinking warm water with lemon or apple cider vinegar will erode the teeth in the long term… in short, not a bad idea, but be careful. Benefits of warm lemon water It is our belief that a mild acid like diluted apple cider vinegar or diluted […]
The link between Alzheimer’s and gum disease
Globally, over 50 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease and this figure is expected to triple by 2050. Alzheimer’s disease explained Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common types of dementia, which progressively destroys your brain cells leading to memory loss and deterioration of other important mental functions. According to Dementia Australia, 1 in […]
Oral Care Recycling Program at SHDC
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1598003194159{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_raw_html][/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now you can recycle your oral care products and packaging at SHDC. Help us to help the environment.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1598003183619{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”7/12″][vc_column_text]Every year, thousands of used pieces of oral care product packaging ends up in landfills across Australia. Rather than ending up in the environment, the used oral care packaging is melted […]
Excuses for not flossing and how to beat them
When we fail to floss our teeth, we miss out on cleaning a large portion of the teeth. Flossing allows us to disrupt the bacteria and plaque that forms between the teeth and gums. By removing this plaque you’re helping to prevent gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath. Flossing at least once a day […]
What does a good oral hygiene routine look like?
We talk a lot about good oral hygiene and the importance of it. But what are we referring to when we say ‘good oral hygiene’? And what does a good oral hygiene routine look like? What is good oral hygiene? Good oral hygiene refers to the regular cleaning and care of the oral cavity. Everything […]
Oral Health Risks in Teenagers
Teenagers experience a vast amount of changes in a relatively short amount of time. The physiological, mental, emotional and social changes not only impact their general health but also their oral health. Poor food and beverage choices Peer pressure, convenience and social acceptability can all influence a teenagers food choices. Increased independence often means less […]
What causes receding gums (and what you can do about it)
Receding gums are a symptom of gum disease. Gum disease is one of the most common diseases in the world. Our mouths are full of bacteria, most are beneficial while some can be harmful. In gum disease, there is a build-up of harmful bacteria in the soft tissue pockets, which causes the gums to pull […]
The role bacteria plays in gum disease and tooth decay – what you can do
It may be surprising to learn but your mouth is home to an estimated 300 different species of bacteria. Bacteria are teeny tiny living beings that move, eat, grow, reproduce and discharge waste. It is waste from these organisms that causes dental plaque. Plaque allows bacteria to stick to the teeth longer, eventually producing acids. These acids wear down […]