Tooth eruption timeline
Teeth do not all appear at once. They come through the gums in stages. These times are a guide – every child is different, and small differences are normal. Baby (milk) teeth Baby teeth usually start to come through at…
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Vaping and e-cigarettes
Most people know smoking is harmful to the mouth. It can stain teeth, cause gum disease, lead to tooth loss and is a major cause of mouth cancer. Vaping is often promoted as a safer alternative to smoking. While it…
Water flossers
A water pick, also called an electric flosser or water flosser, is a tool that helps clean between your teeth. It uses a thin stream of water to wash away food and plaque from areas your toothbrush cannot reach. Some…
Mediterranean diet linked to healthier teeth and gums in children
A diet rich in antioxidants, fibre, vitamins and anti-inflammatory compounds supports the immune function and reduces inflammation The post Mediterranean diet linked to healthier teeth and gums in children first appeared on Scottish Dental magazine.
What Your Orthodontist Wishes You Knew: 10 Things Patients Often Don’t Realize
There are plenty of things your orthodontist will tell you directly. Wear your elastics. Wear your aligners as instructed. Brush carefully around your braces. Keep your appointments. But there are also things they wish more patients understood about what is…
Denture care guidelines
By 2050 there are expected to be two billion people aged 60 or older. This is more than double today’s figure. The older you are, the more likely you are to have lost all, or nearly all, your natural teeth…
Nuclear traces in teeth of stranded whales helps scientists reconstruct their life stories
Research paper also provides new insight into how whales’ teeth develop as they age The post Nuclear traces in teeth of stranded whales helps scientists reconstruct their life stories first appeared on Scottish Dental magazine.
Recovery Following Tooth Extraction
Advice for our Canterbury patients who are due to have teeth removed. Having a tooth removed … Recovery Following Tooth Extraction Read more → The post Recovery Following Tooth Extraction first appeared on .