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85How Do You Remove Tartar?
Tartar is simply mineralised plaque build up on teeth formed from plaque bacteria, minerals in saliva and food particles. It is commonly referred to as calculus by dentists. Tartar is usually either...
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81Which Toothpaste Should I Be Using?
With so many different types of toothpastes on the market, it can get confusing just which one you should be using. Here are some broad classifications of toothpastes available: 1. Fluoride - quite...
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77Is Bonjela Safe to Use in Children?
Bonjela has often been recommended for soothing irritated gums in infants who are teething. Recently, a health warning issued in Australia advised against the use of Bonjela in children under 16 years old...
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74What Causes Tooth Decay?
Tooth decay is caused by two groups of bacteria in the mouth called Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli. When an individual consumes simple, fermentable sugars, such as sucrose, glucose and fructose,...
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78Obstructive Sleep Apnoea - Surgical Treatment or CPAP Machine?
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is a condition where an individual stops breathing for a period of time during their sleep. This cycle repeats many times during the night interrupting a person's sleep. The...
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71Practicing Pilates During Pregnancy
Keeping active and fit during pregnancy is important, however, if you haven't been exercising before you became pregnant then now probably isn't the best time to begin a new workout. Pilates offers a great...
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66How to Clean and Floss a Fixed Bridge
A dental bridge is an artificial prosthesis comprising of a false tooth that is attached to a structure and worn in the mouth. It is used to replace missing teeth in the mouth. It can be removable or...
0 comments70The Importance of Taking Care of Baby Teeth
Although I studied all about teeth for five years (I was a Dental Science graduate, although my career as a dentist was short-lived by choice), it is always interesting to see the variations of real life from...
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68What are the Options for Replacing Missing Teeth
There are several options one can take when replacing missing teeth. Often the decision on which is the best option depends on a number of factors: 1. The number of teeth missing 2. The location of...
0 comments62The Sneaky Chef - A Good Way to Sneak Veggies into Your Child's Diet?
As I mentioned earlier, I tested two recipes from The Sneaky Chef: 1. Brainy Brownies2. Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins My biggest gripe with these two recipes is the fact that the recipes required some...
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