Vitamins for good oral health and which foods to find them in
A few weeks ago we wrote a blog post on the link between vitamin deficiency and tooth decay. We talked about the importance of consuming foods in their natural form and eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and good quality protein. Specific vitamins A, D and C were also highlighted as particularly important for […]
The importance of movement for oral health and how sprinting can help
We want people to move. Movement is what we are designed to do. At SHDC, we see the detrimental effects that poor posture and a sedentary lifestyle has on our patient’s every day. What has posture got to do with dentistry you may ask? Well, poor posture can create tension in the muscles of the head, neck […]
The problem with band-aid solutions and what it means for our health
Band-aid solutions provide simple answers to health problems. They provide a quick fix without addressing the underlying issue. Got a headache? Take a painkiller. Bad skin? Apply this cream. Reflux? Drink this formula. When we treat health issues with bandaid solutions we remove the individuals responsibility and create a reliance on external sources to “solve” […]
Saliva 101
When you think about good oral and general health saliva may not be one of the first things that comes to mind, but it plays a huge role in everything from tooth protection to food digestion. Food + Saliva = a match made in biochemical heaven Mastication is the act of chewing which begins the breakdown […]
SHDC Team | Kristel’s Volunteer Trip
At the beginning of the year Kristel, one of our Dental Hygienist’s embarked on a volunteer trip to Cambodia. Kristel’s skills in dental hygiene are priceless in these communities, while there she mainly performed extractions and fillings. It is dental care like this that not only improves the health of these communities but their quality of […]
SHDC Team | Anneke | Dental Hygienist and Therapist
Favourite healthy activities? I love surfing, being on the water is great exercise and also quite calming for me, I don’t mind the thought of sharks! Favourite meal to cook/eat? This is a tough one as I’m really into my cooking and baking, I eat a mostly plant based diet so I think my favourite […]
Bad Breath: Causes and What You Can Do
What you don’t know Most of us think that bad breath is simply caused by what food we eat, what we drink or from poor oral hygiene. Many people just pop in a breath mint and think nothing more about. The issue is that bad breath can indicate a much more serious underlying issue and […]
Hygienist Advice: How nutrition influences our oral health
Teeth are critical in food acquisition and processing. When looking at the mouth, we are looking at the first step to the digestive system. The following points illustrate the influence our nutrition has on the health of our mouth… 1. Keep chewing The jaw is a muscular system influenced by excerise. Research shows that underdeveloped […]
Hygienist Advice: Choosing the right toothbrush for you
Our Dental Hygienist and Therapist Victoria Fleet shares what toothbrushes she recommends for her patients. THE ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH: I recommend the Sonicare FlexCare+ Professional electric toothbrush. This toothbrush unlike most electric toothbrushes on the market provides a vibrating action rather than a mechanical action. This means it is less abrasive on the teeth and gums and is […]
The importance of jaw joints
Jaw joints play a crucial role when chewing. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located at the front of the middle ear with a pressure-bearing disc separating the jawbone (mandible) from the skull (temporal bone). The disc within the jaw joint has evolved to absorb the heavy load of chewing and doesn’t contain nerves or blood vessels. If your jaw […]