Nail Biting Can Be Harmful To Teeth
Nail biting can be a hard habit to break — but if you don’t, your dental health might suffer much more than your manicure. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, children or adults who bite their nails could crack, chip or wear down their front teeth from the stress caused by biting. And, those […]
NUTRITION & ORAL HEALTH
Proper nutrition means eating a well-balanced diet so that your body can get the nutrients needed for good health and wellness. If your diet is low in the nutrients your body needs, your mouth may have a more difficult time resisting infection. This may contribute to periodontal disease, a major cause of tooth loss in […]
How to pack a tooth friendly lunch box!
You are what you eat. The age old saying! But what we eat isn’t only important for our general health; it is directly related with our oral health. So, what a child eats is even more important, as they are still growing and developing. If your child has a packed lunch, here are some things […]
Tips on looking after your teeth over Christmas!
Christmas for most people is a time to overindulge. We don’t want to stop your fun, we just want to give you a few tips and tricks to help your teeth be their best in all your Christmas photos (And to not need a trip to the dentist when you should be unwrapping your presents […]
We don’t bite!
Dental phobia is extremely common. It is estimated that 75% of adults have dental phobia. There are a few reasons why someone may be frightened of the dentist; past trauma, developed fear from seeing their parents being scared and hearing horror stories from others, fear of lack of control, embarrassment, and white coat effect to […]
How often should I be changing my toothbrush?
The age old question that no one ever seems sure about the answer! The general advice is to change your toothbrush every 3 months. When the bristles start fraying this is a good indication that you are due a new one, frayed bristles will not brush your teeth well enough or thoroughly enough, even if […]
Hidden Sugars!
Sugary food is the number 1 cause of tooth decay and often people do not realise how much sugar is in their food. We must limit sugar consumption to keep good oral health. Here are 10 foods that you wouldn’t have thought are surprisingly high in sugar: 1) Low fat yoghurt- A single cup can […]
Fun Mouth Facts!
Here are some fun facts about teeth, including some history and animal related fun. How many did you know? • The average human produces 25,000 quarts of saliva in a lifetime – enough to fill 2 swimming pools! • A sneeze zooms out of your mouth at over 600 mph! • In the middle ages, […]
What affect does smoking have on your mouth?!
Everyone knows smoking is bad for your general health, however some people don’t realise the damage smoking can do to their oral health. Smoking can cause fatal diseases, such as lung, throat and mouth cancer. Smoking is one of the main causes of gum disease and can masks the signs of it. Smokers are more […]
Thumb Sucking
A baby’s first instinct is to suck their thumb, it is linked to exploration, their need for food and it is healthy to do so. Sucking of the thumb generally decreases once a baby starts eating solid foods then decreases further or stops completely when they are around one year old. After two years of […]