What is it, and why is it in our water? For the chemistry nerds out there, fluoride is an ionic form of the element fluorine. By ionic, we mean that the atom has gained a positive or negative charge as a result of the change of the number of electrons in its atomic structure. In…
The National Sleep Foundation of the United States found that between 30%-50% of the population snore throughout their lifetime. While we are the US, we at Haberfield Dental Practice guess it’s likely the same for Australians, albeit we might snore with a different accent. What is Snoring? Snoring occurs when the tissues of the nose…
You’re on the bow of a sinking ship in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Toothbrush and paste in one hand, and dental floss in the other, you make for the nearest life boat. Before you can, the ship splits in two and sinks rapidly. Before plunging into the ocean below, you realise you’ll need…
Early hunter gatherer humans wouldn’t have had much use for the dentist. Their diet and sporadic access to food meant that very few people developed cavities. Paleopathologists estimate at most 14% of hunter gatherer remains showed evidence of cavities, with many showing no evidence at all. This all changed with the advent of agriculture 10,000…
Toddlers can be a stubborn bunch. Getting them to eat veggies or accept when it’s their bedtime can be like… well, pulling teeth. The new found independence when they discover they can say “NO” is both why we love them, but also why we sometimes think about putting them up for adoption… Just kidding. Letting…
So you want to get your teeth whitened? Getting that perfect celebrity white smile is a highly coveted goal for some people. And for good reason. Not only are white teeth a sign of good dental hygiene, they are also the focal point of your face, giving you the ability to meet any challenge head…
