Dental Health Articles
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Change of Season – Change Your Toothbrush
When was the last time you changed your toothbrush? Dentists recommend replacement of your toothbrush every 3 months. But there are also other factors to consider ...
Until What Age Do I Have To Brush My Child’s Teeth?
Until What Age Do I Have To Brush My Child’s Teeth? Unfortunately, it’s actually NOT a question I get asked often enough! [...]
Seven Healthy Snacks For Your Teeth
You Are What You Eat When it comes to the health of your teeth, you really are what you eat. Sugary foods, [...]
Saliva… It’s Your Body’s Defence Against Cavities!
That's Right, Saliva Is A Natural Toothpaste Did you know that our body has its own defence mechanism to help stop cavities from [...]
Cavities and Your Children’s Lunch Snacks
Are you putting cavity causing snacks into your children’s lunches? Look at the label of the snacks you are putting into your kids’ [...]
Top 5 Ways To Help Prevent Dental Decay In Children
Dental Decay is preventable and prevention is the key - the basis in dental health for children. Check out my top 5 ways stop cavities before they start.
Is Flossing Really That Important?
Flossing fights cavities and helps reduce risk of gum or periodontal disease. Here Dr Lisa Fruitman discusses the benefits of using dental floss.
Do You Know What’s In Your Toothpaste?
Toothpaste and their ingredients - seems daunting to navigate the toothpaste aisle these days with so many types to choose. How do you know which to choose?
Is chewing gum good or bad for your teeth? .. It Depends!
Is chewing gum good or bad? It depends .. sugarless gum with XYLITOL can help prevent tooth decay & bad breath, but there's bad news too ..