Dentures
Who can make dentures? A dentist. prosthodontist or a clinical dental technician can take impressions and make dentures. A clinical dental technician requires a patient to have obtained an oral health certificate (a tooth and gum warrant of fitness) from a dentist or dental specialist before a denture of any form can be started. There […]
All Dental Topics,Should I brush with?
Should I brush with…?
What should I brush with? In recent years the prevalence of home remedies for oral care has dramatically increased. This article aims to give you a dentist’s perspective on the reliability of some of the more popular remedies used to brush with. Typing the words ‘should I brush with’ into google offers some rather interesting […]
Brushing my teeth in warm water?
Should I brush my teeth in warm water or cold water? In short, studies have shown that it makes no difference whether you brush your teeth with warm water or cold water. That being said changing from cold to warm water rinses may make brushing more comfortable for those that have sensitive teeth and can […]
Baking Soda whitening your teeth?
Can baking soda whiten your teeth? Brushing your teeth with baking soda has been a popular way for people to try and whiten their teeth at home without buying professional whitening products. However, the benefits tend to be mild and it is not a suitable substitute for toothpaste. Therefore, it is probably better to use […]
General Dentist,Prevention and saving money,Tooth whitening
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, oxidises into water and oxygen when it reacts with certain chemicals. This makes it a very effective cleaning agent in some cases and why it is commonly found in first aid kits to clean cuts and as an additive in household cleaners and detergents. it seems that some believe you can swish […]
Prevention and saving money,Tooth whitening
Charcoal and Teeth Whitening
Activated charcoal, the ingestible version of charcoal, seems to be growing in popularity as a method of tooth whitening at home. The rationale behind this is that activated charcoal attracted to a group of found compounds called tannins which are prevalent in staining foods like coffee, as such it binds with stains and makes them […]
General Dentist,Gum problems,Hygiene treatment,Prevention and saving money
Fluoride
Fluoride and particularly water fluoridation where the chemical fluoride is added to water supplies seems to be a frightening prospect for some. However, the vast majority of dentists, and the Ministry of Health agree that fluoride is a very valuable tool in promoting oral health. Fluoride strengthens your teeth by preventing demineralisation of the […]
Tooth anatomy
What structures make up tooth anatomy? A tooth can be divided into two main sections; a crown (top third of the tooth) and of roots (lower two thirds of the tooth). A tooth can be thought of like an onion with layers. In the upper third of a tooth, the outer layer is the white hard […]
Bleeding gums
Why are my gums bleeding when I brush and floss? If there has been no tooth trauma, then bleeding gums is usually a symptom of gum disease. Gums bleed in response to the presence of bacteria on teeth as the body sends more blood containing immune cells to fight the bacteria. Bleeding gums are often accompanied […]
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