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Halloween – the season of lollies
So it’s Halloween on Thursday. Have you got your sweets ready for the kids that are gonna come round? Around where I live, it feels like there are bus loads of kids that come by and we usually give away about a bucket of lollies. As a dentist and a parent it’s hard to rationalise the...
Read the full articleWhat type of toothbrush should I use?
With so many shapes, sizes and styles of toothbrushes on the market, deciding which kind to buy can be confusing. Here’s what you should look for: Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth. Small-headed brushes are also preferable, since they can better reach all...
Read the full articleParents’ dental fears can affect their children
Researchers in Spain have found that fathers play an important role in transference of fear between mothers and children. Numerous reports previously have found that fear levels between fathers, mothers and children were interlinked. The authors confirmed that the higher the level of dentist fear or anxiety in one family member, the higher the level...
Read the full articleGetting dental treatment can really make you sick!
Sounds like scaremongering but unfortunately it is scarily true! In Feb 2012, The Lancet published an article about an 82-year old woman in Italy dying from Legionnaire’s disease attributed to Legionella infection from the contaminated water lines of a dental clinic. The lady’s home was found to be free of the bacteria while her dentist’s...
Read the full articleWhy are my gums bleeding?
Bleeding gums are an indicator that your gums are inflamed and there is bacteria around the gumline of the teeth. In its early stages, it is called gingivitis but it can be a sign of a more serious problem. Even for a regular brusher and flosser, bleeding can be caused by incorrect technique. Occasionally bleeding...
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