Day: 2 September 2018

Dentists can’t talk enough about the benefits of flossing your teeth. But quite often their plea goes unheeded by patients who ultimately miss out on the benefits. (more…)

Often people don’t replace their toothbrush frequently enough, or else they store their toothbrush incorrectly. This can lead to an unhealthy toothbrush –Which is bad news for the toothbrush user! (more…)

Sometimes a snack or beverage may appear innocent, when in fact it’s harbouring lots of hidden sugar. This is bad news for your teeth. (more…)

Waiting to go to the dentist until you have a sore tooth is a bit like only taking your car for an oil change when it starts to run rough. A little problem, has become a bigger problem. The aim of regular dental checkups is to avoid big problems altogether, by picking up on them…

Also known as third molars, “wisdom teeth” get their nickname by being the last teeth to appear. Our other teeth come in before puberty, but wisdom teeth appear much later, usually in late teens or early twenties when people are assumed to be older and wiser. (more…)

Dental tourism is where a person has a dental procedure performed overseas, often in combination with a holiday and in an attempt to save money. There are good stories and horror stories doing the rounds, but for anybody considering overseas dentistry there are some important points to reflect on when making a decision as to…