Is It Better to Brush Your Teeth Before You Eat?

Posted on: 28 April 2016

Although it may make sense to brush your teeth after you eat to clean food off your teeth, there may be some benefits to switching to brushing before you have a meal. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a pre-meal rather than a post-meal brushing session? The Advantages of Brushing Before Eating While cleaning your teeth before you mess them up with food may seem counterintuitive, brushing before a meal does have some dental health benefits.
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Teenager Taming Tips: How to Win the Battle of the Toothbrush

Posted on: 28 April 2016

While parents may like the independence their children start to show when they turn into teenagers, this can also be a frustrating time. Teenagers are more able to look after themselves; however, they may not always make the right decisions or may be unwilling to follow your advice when they don't do things they should. For example, some teenagers may fall out of the habit of cleaning their teeth correctly and may ignore any advice you give them on oral hygiene.
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Will Tooth Whitening Treatments Affect Your Fillings?

Posted on: 13 April 2016

Tooth whitening treatments don't always work the same across all your teeth. Issues like staining and existing dental work may affect the evenness of the treatment and the shades of white you can achieve. How do fillings affect your whitening results and will your fillings be damaged when you whiten your teeth? Bleach May Not Affect the Shade of Your Fillings According to CHOICE Australia, the bleaches used in tooth whitening products and treatments don't typically affect the current colour of dental work like fillings.
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Alveoplasty: Will You Need This Before Denture Fitting?

Posted on: 28 March 2016

When there is no chance of saving a dead tooth, dentists will extract them. If there are a number of teeth being removed, you can then discuss partial or full denture options with a dentist who is knowledgeable about cosmetic dentistry. However, if you have unevenness in your jaw bone, you may need to also undergo a procedure called alveoloplasty before the denture fitting can take place. There is nothing to fear about alveoloplasty, especially when you know these facts before you head in to have it done.
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