03 Nov How do I clean my Invisalign or fixed braces?
You have made a big step towards your beautiful smile by deciding to go for teeth straightening, whether it is Invisalign clear brace aligners or traditional fixed braces, but how can you make sure that during the treatment length your teeth and gums remain healthy?...
25 Aug Why are my teeth stained?
If, like most people, you are partial to a cup of tea or coffee, especially now that you are working from home more, you may have noticed that your teeth have accumulated some stains. This can usually be easily remedied by regular hygiene appointments to keep the stains at bay....
21 Aug What is the best teeth whitening treatment?
If a brighter smile is something you are interested in it may be confusing seeing so many products available in the shops. Every brand of toothpaste has its own whitening line, with some having multiple products within the same brand. It’s no wonder people get overwhelmed and try out so many different products and are...
17 Aug Why are my gums bleeding?
Bleeding gums is a very common indicator that you have gum disease and gum disease can cause tooth loss. It is also linked to health conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Assuming you plan to keep your teeth forever, please do not ignore bleeding gums, healthy gums do not ever bleed. ...
03 Aug What is the best toothpaste?
This is a question I am asked frequently and the answer to the question depends entirely on your dental needs. There are so many toothpastes on the market, it’s no surprise that there is some confusion when putting one into your shopping basket. Toothpastes do multiple things and I am going to discuss each one...
21 Jul Do I Need to Floss?
This is a question that I (as your dental hygienist) get on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. Flossing is an essential part of your daily cleaning routine because toothbrushing alone only cleans 50% of the tooth surface. There is a far more efficient and simpler way to keep your gums healthy. That method is...