If you wisdom teeth become impacted, causing infection and pain, it is likely that your dentist will recommend that you have them removed. This procedure will normally be carried out at a dental clinic. If your wisdom teeth create further complications to your oral health, your dentist may refer you to a hospital for surgery. While this isn't anything to worry about -- the procedure is carried out often and isn't dangerous -- you will have to ensure that you take care of yourself during the recovery process.
Read More
When you go to the store are you overwhelmed by the range of toothpastes available? The marketing messages put out by toothpaste brands can be confusing. Take a look at these key differences between the various types of toothpaste to work out which one is right for you.
Fluoride Toothpaste
HealthDirect recommends that all adults select a toothpaste that contains at least 1,450 parts per million fluoride. Most mainstream toothpastes meet this recommendation, but some natural toothpastes don't contain fluoride at all.
Read More
During the winter months, you do your very best to keep your children fit and healthy, but are the steps you are taking impacting their health in other ways? Approximately 50% of Australian kids experience tooth decay before they turn six years old. While you are trying to keep the bugs at bay, you could be inadvertently contributing to the deterioration of their teeth. Here are two of your healthy habits you need to take a closer look at.
Read More
If you have ever looked at the side of a tube of toothpaste and wondered what fluoride is and why you apply to the teeth, you're not alone. Many people are unsure what fluoride is and why it's important for teeth. Keep reading to learn more.
What is fluoride?
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used in dental therapy as it combined with the molecules in the mouth to create fluorapatite, which fills any holes or small cavities in the mouth.
Read More
Your pregnancy may limit your teeth whitening options. If you want to make your teeth whiter, you're unlikely to get your dentist to agree to give you a professional treatment while you're carrying your baby. You should also typically avoid home or salon treatments while you're pregnant.
According to Essential Baby, chemical teeth whitening is viewed as an unsafe procedure in pregnancy. While there is no hard evidence that the chemicals in teeth whitening kits will harm your baby, there is also no evidence that they won't.
Read More
