Flossing has long been recommended by dentists, so why have recent research and reports questioned the value of flossing? Recent news articles might have you thinking that you are wasting precious moments flossing each day. It is argued that there is a lack of compelling evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of plaque removal by flossing. The…
Better education, both within community and Australia-wide is needed to change the way children view the dentist. The conception has changed dramatically in the past few decades, but this trend needs to continue if we are to reduce levels of dental disease. Health divisions within the government are currently working on ‘…changing the way parents…
We have all heard the phrase, prevention is better than a cure, but a recent article about dental health in Bite Magazine suggests that ‘Prevention is the cure’. Author Belinda Crestani explains that steps are being carried out to change the oral health culture from ‘…responsive to preventive.’ Prevention of oral disease should be carried out from infancy…
We have been using and recommending the Oral B Electric Tooth Brush for years now and have seen amazing health benefits in our patients that have converted from a manual tooth brush, to this powered variety. The benefit of less plaque bacteria in the mouth and around the teeth is significant and immediately noticeable to…