Dummy Teeth and Pacifier Teeth - How the Use of Dummies/Pacifiers Can Damage Teeth
The issue with dummies and pacifiers is that they disrupt tongue posture, swallowing and jaw muscles. Thus, they increase the likelihood of improper facial growth and development... Read More…
Hydrogen Peroxide Toothpaste - The Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide for Teeth
Hydrogen peroxide toothpaste helps kill bad bacteria, prevent plaque and gingivitis, protect gums, whiten teeth and heal infections. But not all hydrogen peroxide toothpaste is created equal… Read More…
Paediatric and children’s dentists face tough decisions when dealing with tooth decay - especially with nervous and scared children. As a result, there are often several downstream consequences to their treatments… Read More…
Why Fluoride Doesn’t Stop Tooth Decay
It is not the absence of fluoride that causes tooth decay, but rather the presence of sugar. We regularly treat people who drink fluoridated water and use fluoridated toothpaste yet still suffer from tooth decay. Read More…
Attractive Athletes: Why Are Sports People Good Looking?
Have you ever noticed that athletes tend to be good looking? Not just in terms of their physique, but their facial structure too. There is a perfectly logical explanation as to why athletes are attractive. Read More…
All cavities look like a hole in the tooth. However, it is important to note that there are two types of cavities; those that are caused by active decay and those that are caused by arrested decay. Read More…
Did You Know That Mouth Breathing Causes Tooth Decay?
Did you know that mouth breathing causes tooth decay? Why? Because it hinders saliva production - which is one of the mouths primary mechanisms in protecting oral health… Read More…
How Saliva pH Affects Your Oral Health
Saliva pH is one of the best ways to measure oral health. Acidic saliva (low saliva pH) is indicative of poor oral health as harmful bacteria and microbes thrive in highly acidic environments but struggle to survive in alkaline environments… Read More…
How Mercury Causes Depression and Anxiety
The two most common symptoms of mercury toxicity are depression & anxiety. This is because mercury leads to the overproduction of free radicals & depletion of antioxidants - resulting in oxidative stress to the brain. Read More…
Buck Teeth: The Causes and Treatment for Buck Teeth
Buck teeth are symbolic of a pronounced overbite - otherwise known as a class 2, division 1 malocclusion - where the upper teeth protrude over the lower teeth. The term 'buck teeth' refers to how the front teeth stick out - often in front of the bottom lip. Read More…
