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A brighter, healthier smile
Our Oral Health Guide Brush thoroughly twice a day with fluoride toothpaste on a soft to medium bristled toothbrush Clean between teeth daily to remove plaque from areas your to...read more
Baby bottle tooth decay
Baby bottle tooth decay is a dental condition that can destroy the teeth of an infant or young child. The upper front teeth are the most susceptible to damage, but other teeth also may be affected. What caus...read more
Dental care: information for parents
Sack the sugar Refined sugar (sucrose) causes tooth decay.Jamie Oliver showed us just how much rubbish is put into children's school meals without our knowledge. The same is true of sugar in processed foods....read more
Dental sealants for your child
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings which are applied to the chewing surfaces of the molars (back teeth). Most tooth decay in children and teens occurs in these surfaces.Dieting and your dental health
You know that what you eat can make a difference in the way you feel and perform. That is why you should try to choose foods that will help your body stay strong and healthy. But did you know that your choice of foods and you...read more
How does growing older affect oral health?
The ageing process often creates subtle or dramatic changes in the condition of teeth, mouth and gums. Keeping teeth clean and white may become more involved. The formation of plaque, a colou...read more
How to keep your mouth healthy
Clean teeth and gums Having a clean mouth is important. In addition to being healthier, it gives you fresh breath and a nicer smile. When you eat, bits of food, some too small for you to see, remain in your mouth. They feed ...read more
Oral health for adults
The baby boomer generation will be the first where the majority will maintain their natural teeth over their entire lifetime, having benefited from water fluoridation and fluoride toothpastes.Over the past 20...read more
Soothing new smiles: teething
A guide to teething Most babies begin teething between 4 to eight months. Some babies are born with one or two teeth, while others can still have no teeth even at the age of one. In either case there is no c...read more
Tooth brushing do's and dont's
Do Seek advice and guidance from local Dentists and Hygienists. Inform parents of your intentions and seek their written consent. Ask parents to provide their children with tooth brus...read more
Tooth extractions and removal
Dentistry for the 21st Century is about preserving as much natural tooth tissue as possible. You have been used to these structures since they erupted into your mouth, and teeth are important in maintaining the supporting bon...read more
Tooth sealants: what, how and who
Sealants With the help of your dentist, preventing tooth decay can become even easier. You may already be aware that daily brushing and flossing are the most important weapons against the formation of plaque...read more
Tooth veneers: looks real !
A veneer is a very thin facing of porcelain or composite plastic which fits over the surface of your tooth and is glued to it. They are used to improve the appearance of a tooth and can mask mottled or discol...read more
