Being stressed impacts on your health and wellbeing. It also impacts on your dental health increasing your risk of dental decay, gum disease, mouth ulcers, clenching and grinding, facial pain, cold sores and poor oral hygiene. My holistic approach is to address the underlying cause of a problem as well as the symptoms that result.
read moreCould treating dental disease and reducing inflammation be the key to good health and a long life? Each day more and more studies come out showing that many of our health conditions such as heart disease, strokes, diabetes and cancers are caused by a process known as inflammation. But did you know that one of
read moreDental hygienists are University trained dental health professionals that play an important part in dental health care. They specialise in the prevention and treatment of gum disease and work alongside your dentist to help diagnose any dental issues that need addressing as well as providing a treatment plans designed to support you to keep your
read moreWhat’s good for your body is also good for your mouth. Did you know what you eat can help to protect your teeth and gums from damage and bacterial infection. As the saying goes “We are we eat,” how we feel, how we look and our overall health can really depend on what we put
read moreSome medicines can affect oral health due to high levels of sugar. If you are on long-term medication, you may be at greater risk of developing tooth decay due to using sweetened medications. The sugar contained in liquid medications, cough drops, vitamins, antacid tablets and anti-fungal agents can lead to tooth decay. Inhalers (particularly those
read moreThere are many reasons for the appearance of white spots on your teeth. When there’s a disruption to the tooth-development process, white spots can set in on the surface, but not a shade of white that blends in with the rest of your teeth. Bacterial acids can cause white spots as they begin to dissolve
read moreJust because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean you have to big farewell to your much loved morning smoothie ritual. Enjoy this delicious Warm Chai Winter Smoothie! Preparation time 5 minutes Serves 1 Ingredients: 250mls almond milk (no added sugar) 2 bags of chai tea steeped in 1/2 cup boiling water Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch
read moreWhen we think of things that give away our age, we usually picture fine lines and wrinkles. Sure, our skin and grey hair might age us – but our teeth can too. ‘Getting a little long in the tooth’, thankfully, doesn’t mean your teeth are growing with age; but they do change in appearance and
read moreCalcium, vitamin D and phosphorus all play a vital role in the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth and gums in both children and adults. Calcium plays a role in making the jaw bones healthy and strong to hold the teeth in place. However, calcium needs phosphorus to maximise its bone strengthening benefits. Children’s teeth
read moreA Discussion on What works and What Doesn’t for storing and keeping a toothbrush clean No matter what toothpaste or mouthwash you use, it will be hard to have fresh breath and good oral health if the toothbrush you use is overrun with bacteria, mold, and decaying food particles. A clean toothbrush that is in
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