Do we need ‘pearly white crystals’ – or is it all marketing spin? One of the most common questions we face as dentists is; “Which toothpaste is the best for me?” When you head to the oral care section at your local supermarket or pharmacy, you are bombarded with so much marketing slogans from “advanced…
What is Gum Disease? Gum disease is caused by bacteria that is in plaque, a sticky, colourless film that occurs on your teeth. If the bacteria are not removed through brushing & flossing it can lead to tooth decay & a condition called gingivitis, an early stage of gum (periodontal) disease where the inflammation of…
If you are one of the 1.7 million Australians with diabetes, you may be aware that this disease can complicate a host of problems with your eyes, ear blood vessels, nerves, kidneys and heart. What you may not know is people with diabetes who have irregular blood glucose levels also have a higher risk of…
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…
