32014Dec
How To Clean Your Toothbrush

How To Clean Your Toothbrush

Toothbrushes can become contaminated every time you put it in your mouth.  It is important and simple to keep it clean.  Give your toothbrush a thorough wash with tap water before and after you brush your teeth.  Deep clean the toothbrush regularly by soaking it  in an antibacterial mouth rinse.  After use keep it upright in…

Read More
22014Dec
Full Dental Exam

Full Dental Exam

Regular examinations and professional cleans are the best method to prevent oral disease.  It is cost effective, a full examination, scale and  clean of teeth, fluoride application and two x-rays is $89.  It can save you literally hundreds of dollars because we implement preventive protocols to keep bacteria , caries and gum disease under control…

Read More
12014Dec
The Truth About Mouth Rinses

The Truth About Mouth Rinses

Mouth rinses are commercial antiseptics to be used at home as part of the oral hygiene routine, However they do not eliminate the need to brush and floss two to three times a day. Mouth rinses should contain fluoride and must be free of alcohol.  Fluoride strengthens the teeth against decay by joining the minerals in…

Read More
242014Nov
Best Food For Your Teeth

Best Food For Your Teeth

the following is a list of “functional Foods” that are really good for your teeth according to Dr Wu ( Paediatric Dentistry Researcher University of Illinois) Tea: Polyphenols found in black and green tea slow down the growth of bacteria associated with caries and gum disease Cheese eaters have ales acidic mouth according to research…

Read More
202014Nov
How To Floss Your Teeth  Properly

How To Floss Your Teeth Properly

Use 18 inches of floss wrap most of it around the middle fingers of both hands and grasp the string tightly between the thumb and the forefinger using rubbing motion guide the floss between the teeth when the floss reaches the gum line form a C to follow the shape of the tooth hold the…

Read More
142014Nov
OUR DENTAL CONDITION

OUR DENTAL CONDITION

The following information is certainly an eye opener, according to the AIHW this is where our dental health stands  42% of 5 years old have experienced decay in their baby teeth.  caries rate increases as our children get older, 61% of 9 years old have experienced decay in their teeth.  this statistic is even more…

Read More