The Links Between Your Oral Health and Heart Health
Heart disease is a silent killer that wiped out 46,946 Australians in 2012 (that’s 30% of all deaths that year). Cardiovascular disease was also the leading cause of 523,805 hospitalisations in 2011/12 and played a secondary role in a further 800,000 cases, according to the Heart Foundation. There are a variety of reasons why diseases […]
Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth are Important
– Here are 6 Reasons
Do you struggle to find the time for brushing and flossing your teeth, or simply can’t be bothered? You’re not alone. In the UK, US, and Australia, studies have found about half of the population don’t floss daily, AND one in five don’t brush twice daily — not a good thing! If you feel reassured by […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Teeth Whitening: What You Can Do
With 7 out of 10 patients concerned about discoloured teeth, teeth whitening is often a question we are asked about. Nowadays you can buy countless whitening toothpaste, strips and gadgets for the DIY whitening experience. Unfortunately, a lot of these have minimal benefits and can often result in sensitive teeth and more issues down the […]
Why Gum Disease Matters
If you don’t take care of your teeth and gums, you could suffer gum disease. No big deal, you might think? But ongoing gum disease is implicated in chronic low level inflammation which is now linked with 7 of the top 10 most debilitating diseases including heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and kidney […]
What is Dental Stress?
We are often asked what is the difference between a dentist and a holistic dentist. Put simply, traditionally dentists’ primary focus is on the teeth, gums and the oral cavity; as holistic dentists our primary focus is on the person attached to those structures and dental stress can have a huge impact on a persons general health and wellbeing. […]
12 Important Reasons To Brush and Floss Your Teeth | Part 2
We all know it’s important to brush and floss every day, but how strictly do you actually stick to that? In part 2 of this series, we’re sharing 12 important reasons to brush and floss everyday (you can find our first 6 reasons here). Diabetes Diabetes is considered as a high risk factor for periodontitis, […]