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 […]
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 Sonic Toothbrush – What You Need to Know
One of the newer types of toothbrushes on the market is the sonic toothbrush. But what is a sonic toothbrush and how does it work? One of our Dental Hygienists and Therapists, Kristel gives us the low down: How does the sonic toothbrush work? Instead of oscillating and rotating, the Sonic toothbrushes vibrate at a rate […]