Are root canal treatments safe?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Not all root canal treatments are the same. Root canal treatment is one of the most technically challenging procedures that a dentist undertakes. The procedure needs to be done to the highest standards. Three critical factors influence the outcome of root canal treatments: The competence of the dentist The anatomy of the tooth The […]
Safe Teeth Whitening
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] How to Have a Brighter, Healthy Smile It’s a great feeling to have a smile you’re happy with. A bright, healthy smile can give you the confidence and self-esteem needed to be your best and to be well. So much of our everyday lives involve using our mouth – eating, talking, smiling or […]
The impact of cortisol imbalance and what you can do
Cortisol is commonly referred to as our stress hormone. It is produced when we face a real or perceived stressor. Cortisol is the hormone that allows glucose to be released from our cells so it can power the heart and muscles to take action. Traditionally that meant running from a sabre tooth tiger or surviving […]
The oral microbiome and role the it plays in our health
The oral microbiome is a collection of bacteria that colonise the mouth. Just like the gut microbiome and skin microbiome, it plays a major role in health and disease. The teeth, tongue, cheek, gingiva, lip, hard and soft palates all harbour different species. It is estimated that there are 500 to 700 common oral species […]
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 […]
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. […]
4 Dental Myths BUSTED
There is an endless amount of dental myths out there, everyone seems to have a little ‘trick’ or ‘fact’ about oral health that they’ve picked up along the way. Unfortunately many of these aren’t quite true and in turn can prevent us from getting the proper dental care we need. So lets extract some of […]
Putting an End to Gum Disease…for Good.
A brief background on gum disease The gum is the pink tissue that surrounds the teeth, unfortunately it is susceptible to inflammation and infection resulting in gum disease. Gum disease is: Caused by specific microorganisms or “bad bugs” inside the mouth. Bad bugs colonise and destroy the normal environment of the gum’s integrity. After colonisation, these […]