What does a good oral hygiene routine look like?
We talk a lot about good oral hygiene and the importance of it. But what are we referring to when we say ‘good oral hygiene’? And what does a good oral hygiene routine look like? What is good oral hygiene? Good oral hygiene refers to the regular cleaning and care of the oral cavity. Everything […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]