As the weather warms up and the holiday season approaches you may find yourself gravitating towards the swimming pool. While this is a great place to cool off, have fun and exercise, it may not be such a great place for your teeth.
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Have you ever wondered about saliva? Why is it there? What does it do? Why is it so slimy? Saliva may seem to play a small role however, it actually plays an important role in the healthy functioning of your body.
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Did you know that there are oral symptoms that can be an indicator of diabetes? Studies have shown that 30% of people with diabetes don’t know they have this disease. Undiagnosed diabetes can lead to a high blood sugar and this will not only affect your heart, blood vessels, eyes and kidneys, but also the
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It’s not unusual to see young children sucking on their thumb or a dummy (pacifier/soother) as a means of comforting, soothing or settling, and in terms of their dental health it is generally a risk-free practice. Most children will naturally wean themselves off this natural urge by around the age of 3 anyway. However, if
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Odontogenesis may sound like a futuristic term, however, it actually refers to the process by which teeth develop. This complex process begins with the formation of embryonic cells that grow to eventually erupt through the gums in the mouth as teeth. We each grow two sets of teeth: Primary teeth These are the first set
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Sugar, not so sweet for your teeth Sugar, “so sweet”, but not so innocent. It lurks in many of the foods and drinks consumed regularly by most of the population and is strongly contributing to a decline in dental health. As children and teenagers, we’re lured in by the bright colours and associations with fun
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The impact of medications on oral health Many of us take medication from time-to-time or on an ongoing basis, but were you aware that different medications can have an impact on your oral and dental health? For most people, there is very little attention given to the impact that their medications have in this area
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You’re taking care of your oral hygiene, brushing, flossing, brushing or scraping your tongue and following up with a mouthwash, but do you consider the hygienic conditions of your main tool – your toothbrush? As you rely on your toothbrush to maintain your oral health, then it makes sense that you pay attention to the
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What are your gums saying about your health? Do you pride yourself on the healthy appearance of your pearly white teeth? But what about your gums? Did you know that the health of your gums can be one of the first indicators of poor health in other parts of your body? Studies have found that
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Are you experiencing oral pain in the gums at the back of your mouth on one or both sides, and possibly also in the top and bottom? It could be your wisdom teeth making an appearance. They are the last molars to erupt, generally during your late teens or early 20s. Usually you will have
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