The mouth and the nervous system
The mouth and face is the location for 30-40 per cent of the body’s sensory and motor nerves. It’s the most sensitive part of the body. The nervous system is a key mediator of health and wellbeing. The nervous system has a voluntary or peripheral nervous system and involuntary or autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is […]
When should you replace your toothbrush?
We all know that one of the best ways to maintain good oral health is to brush our teeth twice a day and floss at least once, combined with 6 monthly hygiene visits your teeth and gums should be in pretty good shape. However if you’re brushing with an old toothbrush, then all this oral […]
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, […]
The link between your oral and general health
The link between your oral and general health is a major focus for us at SHDC. The mouth is really like a window into the body. It provides us with a preview of what your overall health may be and can reveal a lot about what is going on inside . Aside from being a cavity that sets […]
The importance of saliva in protecting your oral health
One of the keys in increasing a person’s immunity and oral health is saliva. Yes, saliva is one of the main ingredients that contribute not just to your oral health but to your immunity as well. According to a statistical measure made by the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 90% of […]
The Importance of Oral Health and General Health
At Sydney Holistic Dental Centre we believe that a person’s oral health is connected to their general health. Sparkling white teeth and a minty fresh breath doesn’t assure you of a healthy oral cavity. You might not even realize it but ailments felt by the body is actual a stress signal telling you that there […]
Manual or Electric Toothbrush: Which is Best for Brushing?
Confused as to what to use when brushing? Are you constantly asking yourself if you should get a manual or electric toothbrush? Below we break down the pros & cons of both to help you choose which is right for you. The Pros and Cons Manual brushing – the pros Techniques in brushing are properly […]
Oil Pulling – The What, Why and How
With oil pulling gaining so much attention attention recently we decided to break down the what, why and how of this ancient technique. What Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for oral health and detoxification. It was introduced to the modern world in 1992 by Dr. F. Karach who claimed that oil pulling could […]
How to Provide the Best Oral Health for the Entire Family
Parents are the main roll models for their children and family. It is the parents decisions on food and lifestyle that effects the health of the entire family. They are the people in the family who we turn to for information or help in treating a particular medical issue. Therefore parents are instrumental in laying the foundations for their child’s healthy […]