Should You Really Brush Your Teeth?

Ask a Dentist, Tooth Decay - brush, really, should, teeth, your - 14 December 2017

Yes. The short answer to this question is that brushing all 32 of your teeth is an integral part of an overall health plan. After all, the lining of your mouth provides a direct route to your bloodstream, and as bacteria builds it’s also moving around your body through the bloodstream. But, the long answer is more complicated. Factors such as technique, toothbrush choice, and choosing the right professional are all important factors. But, if you ask yourself, “How often should I brush my teeth?”, it’s important to research different opinions and outlooks on dental health, just as you would […]

What Causes Dry Mouth & How to Treat It

Ask a Dentist - causes, mouth, treat, what - 5 December 2017

It is quite common to feel dryness in your mouth, maybe because you don’t have enough saliva, dehydration, and even genetic disorders. Therefore, many people wonder how to fix dry mouth symptoms, and it is a rather frequent symptom in dental clinics. Up to 30% of people have experienced dry mouth symptoms, most of these symptoms are not as bad as to affect their quality of life, but in certain situations it can be accounted as a sign for yet other conditions that may need care and attention. Therefore, in this article we will cover why it happens, how it […]

Causes and Treatment of Tooth Sensitivity

Ask a Dentist, Tooth Decay - causes, sensitivity, tooth, treatment - 14 September 2017

For most of us, enjoying a cold ice cream on a hot day — or slurping a hot spoonful of soup in the winter — is a pleasurable experience. For others, it’s torture. Many people suffer from some degree of tooth sensitivity, but the condition is relatively easy to prevent and treat in most cases. What is tooth sensitivity? People with sensitive teeth can feel a sharp pain when their teeth come into contact with foods that are particularly hot or cold; acidic foods can also trigger this reaction. Tooth sensitivity to cold foods is the most common, and is […]

How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth

Ask a Dentist, Tooth Decay - grinding, stop, teeth, your - 16 August 2017

Do you grind your teeth? Even if you don’t think so, there’s a chance that you are among the estimated ten percent of people who grind their teeth subconsciously — a condition with the clinical name of bruxism. Many bruxism sufferers grind their teeth without even realizing that it’s happening. The grinding most commonly happens at night, when the person is deeply asleep. Some people grind their teeth for years without being aware of this nightly habit (which can also happen while awake as a subconscious behavior). Usually it’s the development of one of bruxism’s negative side effects that triggers […]

Substance or Drug Abuse and Oral Health: How Drugs Harm Your Teeth

Holistic Dentistry - abuse, drug, drugs, health, oral, substance - 29 June 2017

Substance abuse impacts our bodies in many ways — none of them positive. In addition to poorly affecting the liver, heart, lungs and skin, oral health can suffer severely as a consequence of heavy drug use. There are a thousand reasons to avoid drug use, but knowing what drugs do to your teeth should be a strong deterrent for anyone considering it. For active addicts, it’s important to get help now and begin the recovery process to prevent further damage to teeth and gums. Addicts less likely to seek dental health care The simplest reason that many drug users suffer […]

By Age 6, Nearly Half of Kids Have Tooth Decay

Dental Hygiene for Kids, Healthy Living Tips - decay:, half, have, kids, nearly, tooth - 1 June 2017

A recent study by Adelaide University researchers has yielded some troubling insights about the state of dental health among young children across Australia. How Soon Do Kids Get Cavities The team conducted a major nationwide study, giving dental exams to 24,000 children who were randomly chosen from communities across the country. Children’s tooth decay was found to be a serious problem: nearly half of all the six year olds examined presented with signs of dental disease. Though disturbing, the researchers expressed that the reasons behind the high numbers of kids with tooth decay are clear. Australia has a sweet tooth […]

How To Keep Your Teeth Strong: Essential Tips For A Healthy Mouth

Family Fun, Healthy Living Tips, Tooth Decay - essential, keep, strong:, teeth, tips, your - 4 May 2017

Most of us spend a great deal of time and energy trying to keep our muscles, organs, and bones as strong and healthy as possible—Yet we all too often forget about our teeth. It’s an understandable oversight; we have, after all, largely been taught that our teeth are inert once they grow in, rather like hair or fingernails. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth: Our teeth are a vital, living part of our bodies that have an active role in ensuring our total health… And just like the rest of our bodies require a strong foundation of […]

Flossing vs the Waterpik: Which Works Better

Dental Hygiene for Kids, Healthy Living Tips, Tooth Decay - better, flossing, waterpik:, which, works - 3 May 2017

Though it’s one of the most important elements of practicing proper dental hygiene, flossing is a practice that many people struggle with. Flossing can be difficult and uncomfortable, particularly for individuals who are prone to bleeding or have gum sensitivity. It also doesn’t always reach all areas of the mouth. Luckily for floss haters, there are alternatives. Water flossers have been on the market for a long time, but have just recently — as of February 2017 — earned the American Dental Association’s Seal of Approval. Thanks to the seal, consumers worldwide can now trust in the Waterpik water flosser […]

Soft Drink Taxes and Dental Health: Should Australia Tax Soft Drinks

Ask a Dentist, Holistic Dentistry, Tooth Decay - dental, drink, health, should, soft, taxes - 3 April 2017

Could Internationally Popular Soft Drink Taxes Come to Australia? Taxes on soda and other sugary drinks are increasing in popularity as a public health measure. Could these taxes have an impact on global dental health? As Australia weighs the pros and cons of implementing a soda tax, it’s important to look at how similar taxes are designed — and how effective they are — around the world. We all know that soda is not the best beverage for our allover health. A liter of Pepsi packs in 65.7 grams of sugar, while a liter of Mountain Dew tops the charts […]

How Do Gluten and Dairy Affect Your Dental Health?

Holistic Dentistry, Tooth Decay - affect, dairy, dental, gluten, health, your - 5 March 2017

Gluten, Dairy and Your Dental Health Whether it’s prompted by a medical condition, an intolerance or simply personal choice, many people have begun examining their diets and eliminating certain foods. Gluten and dairy are common products that people have stopped consuming or cut down on. Changing your diet can have many effects on your body, including your teeth. In this article we’ll take a look at how these foods — and the absence of them — can affect your dental health. How does gluten affect teeth? In people with celiac disease, consuming gluten actually blocks absorption of certain essential vitamins […]