Oh gosh! My jaw was so sore this morning when I woke up and my face is so painful! This is a common statement from many people nowadays in our society – whether, telling a friend over a drink in the pub or to your medical or dental practitioner. I went down a rabbit holeContinue reading “Help! I’m grinding my teeth!”
Category Archives: Preventive dentistry
The truth about Vitamin C
Autumn is coming soon, let’s get some vitamin C tablets! I used to hear this statement every single year when I was growing up. Now I hear the same line, but from patients who also wants to look after their health and “aimed at reducing colds during the winter season” – with the added question:Continue reading “The truth about Vitamin C”
The best tooth-friendly snacks for children
I was 9 years old when me and my sister were looking all over the house, desperate to find the secret key to open the cupboard, hearts pounding with excitement. A cupboard that opens the door to snack heaven. Triple chocolate chunk biscuits, cheetos and cheese ramitas (my favourites) were waiting for us there. IfContinue reading “The best tooth-friendly snacks for children”
Why use a SLS free toothpaste?
A few months ago, I used to be one of those clinicians who said: ‘As long as your toothpaste contains fluoride, then I am happy with whatever choice you make’. Or I would mention specific brands based on information we get about things like sensitivity or abrasiveness, for example. My old advice generally was toContinue reading “Why use a SLS free toothpaste?”
6 great home remedies to fight bad breath
No matter how many times you brush your teeth or how many sticks of spearmint gum you chew, this morning’s onion bagel just won’t take a hike. We’ve all been there, until you discover that the solution it is much simpler than you think! It is very common problem! Nearly more than 50% of theContinue reading “6 great home remedies to fight bad breath”
Oral cancer awareness month
Hello everyone! I have been thinking about you all – my loyal readers – and feeling thrilled to share a new post today and what’s is coming up! 😊 Prevention is one of my favourite’s topics in dentistry. There’s no better month than April to highlight it. Vibrant spring in the north pole and aContinue reading “Oral cancer awareness month”