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In this blog, you can learn all about how to make the right dietary choices for your oral health. You can learn what to drink and what to eat.

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Antidepressants and Dry Mouth Syndrome: How to Protect Your Teeth and Gums

29 November 2016
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Dentist, Blog

If you're taking antidepressants, then you may notice that your mouth is drier than it used to be. These medications can come with a side effect that gives you dry mouth syndrome, a condition which prevents the mouth from producing normal amounts of saliva. While your main concern may be trying to deal with the discomfort of a dry mouth, this problem can also lead to issues with your teeth and gums.
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Truly Scared of Going to the Dentist? Try This Approach First

16 November 2016
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

While there are likely some people out there who buck the trend, it's very difficult to find someone who actually relishes the thought of going to the dentist. Yet due to modern-day techniques and skills, a visit to the dentist's chair shouldn't give you even the slightest bit of trepidation. If you still need a bit of persuading however, what should you do? Where Fear Comes from Dentists understand that a lot of the "
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Why You’re Facing Some Easier Decisions at the Dentist

21 October 2016
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

A couple of generations ago, if you made a visit to your dentist and he or she recommended an extraction, that was where the story ended. It was very complicated and expensive to replace that tooth. These days it's a very different story and technological advances mean that you have even more choices when it comes to maintaining your smile. What are these advantages? Diagnostic Imaging Your dental surgery is a very sophisticated place and most practices have invested heavily in the latest in technology.
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Can Veneers Fix Bruxism Damage?

29 September 2016
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you suffer from persistent and prolonged bruxism, the constant grinding may ultimately wear down your teeth, leading to problems like damage and enamel loss. From a cosmetic point of view, you may start to worry about the appearance of your teeth and may start to look for ways to make them look better. Your research may throw up veneers as an option. How effective a solution are veneers if you have bruxism.
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Is Sugar Free Gum Eroding Your Teeth?

16 September 2016
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

If you've been looking for ways to improve your dental health, you may have started chewing sugar free gum after meals and snacks. This kind of gum helps keep your teeth and gums clean by improving your saliva flow; chewing a gum that contains xylitol can also help you manage the bacteria load in your mouth more effectively. On this basis, sugar free gum can be viewed as being tooth-friendly; however, your dentist may not totally agree if you start to show signs of enamel erosion when you have a check-up.
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Improving Oral Health through Diet: Cavity-Free Foods

All kinds of things affect your oral health including your genes, how often you brush and the food you eat. As a mum, I feel like that last one is always overlooked, and I have created a blog to address that concept. In this blog, you can learn all about how to make the right dietary choices for your oral health. You can learn what to drink, what to eat and how to make healthy snacking easy. I have included posts for busy adults as well as tips on how to help your kids make healthy choices. I hope you enjoy the ideas here and that they benefit your oral health.