IS CHARCOAL TOOTHPASTE GOOD FOR YOU? By Brittany Kirby Dental Hygienist Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon, is a fine black powder often made from coconut shell particles heated until they become porous, which allows them to bind to toxins. Many of you would...
By Lauren Bachli Oral Health Therapist Mouthguards for contact sport are often mandatory as part of a clubs policy, however, it is not just the obvious contact sports that can cause dental trauma; cricket, basketball, netball, soccer are typically classed as ‘non-contact’ but risk of head...
Personal care of your teeth varies from person to person thanks to culture, parents, environment, schooling systems etc. So, it’s important to know, if objectively speaking, you are doing what’s best for your teeth. Below is a quick list of our most handy tips for keeping...
Having to visit the dentist every six months may not be the appointment we all look forward to, but it is certainly one of the most important ones to upkeep. Prevention and early detection are two of the most important reasons you should visit your...
We all know that going to the dentist can be a pain, sometimes quite literally, but your teeth are pretty precious – just think about how much you use them every day! Here are a handful of signs that means it’s time to see your dentist: 1....
The more comfortable you are with the way that you look physically, the better you feel about yourself mentally. Your dental health has a direct connection to your emotions and over-all well being. Smiling can often be seen as a radar for happiness and when...
