Have you ever noticed that whenever your dentist talks about oral hygiene maintenance, they always stress flossing in addition to brushing your teeth? This is because flossing complements tooth brushing in keeping our teeth and gums healthy. The American Dental Association recommends […]
We often see toothpaste commercials where dental companies take pride in presenting fluoride as one of the constituents of their products. Many countries add fluoride to their community drinking water considering its health benefits. But what is fluoride, and how does it […]
Many people wonder if it’s actually important to visit a dental hygienist or not, in this article we will look at some of the problems that can arise and how a dental hygienist can help you spot these early symptoms. In a […]
You may already know about the health benefits of reducing the amount of sugar you eat, and equally you may already know that sugar is a great source of food for the bacteria which can cause dental decay. If you can cut […]
Many people still use a manual toothbrush to clean their teeth, a few of the problems associated with this are: You have no idea if you are pressing too hard when you brush. Many people’s action with a toothbrush is not the […]
In this blog post we thought it would be good to highlight the role of a dental hygienist within the dental practice. Dentists are often recommending that you see hygienist , but why is this? Gum disease is when your gums become […]