Toothpaste ingredients have become more numerous and more complex in recent years as manufacturers try to add more oral health and cosmetic benefits to each tube. However mouth irritation and allergies are on the rise too. Here’s what you need to know. A very short history of toothpaste Toothpaste has been used in various forms…
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Cosmetic Dentistry’s main emphasis is on improving the appearance of a person. The focus would be mainly on the colour, shape size etc. of the teeth and less on the functionality of the teeth. Boosting the self-esteem of a person can be said to be one of the rewards of this branch of this dentistry.…
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At Maylands Dental Centre we’ve been noticing an alarming rate of dental decay, teeth erosion and dry mouth among the fitness community of late. This can lead to pain, expense and compromised smile aesthetics. We had a look at the scientific literature and found this is happening all over the world. Most recently, a study…
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Oil pulling has become a natural oral health remedy sensation in recent years. We’re being asked about it in the clinic more and more. We’ve searched the scientific literature to see what evidence exists to support the health claims of this ancient Ayurvedic practice. What is oil pulling? Oil pulling is a mouth washing and…
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Dental Implants are prosthetics which are used to attach artificial teeth in place of natural teeth. They are basically used to replace missing teeth and also where there is a possibility of bone loss of the jaw. When are dental implants used? When there are one or more missing teeth in the mouth of an…
DetailsPerth, the capital of Western Australia is the sunniest city in the country. It provides an excellent opportunity to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Perth can be one of the best destinations for having a great enjoyable holiday with its countless attraction all over the city. It offers clean long beaches and mesmerising sunsets, with…
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Tongue scraping or cleaning is taking the natural therapies market by storm in recent times with plenty of social media bloggers promoting this personal care habit. So we’re getting asked more about this ancient Ayurvedic hygiene practice. Here’s our evidenced based opinion and a step-by-step guide to clean your tongue effectively and safely. Does…
DetailsInvisalign aligner is a type of orthodontic treatment prescribed for those who wish to correct their teeth and jaws structure. This can also be looked on as an aesthetic treatment done to have a beautiful smile. This treatment helps to move and align the teeth for good structure and this treatment helps for promoting a…
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Dental hygiene treatments are one of the most important procedures that are performed in any dental clinic. Dental hygiene professionals work to provide complete oral care to clients. Hygiene treatment is required by all, the frequency of obtaining the treatment depends on each person – their oral health, presence and absence of diseases etc. Procedures…
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Activated charcoal has become the latest internet dental health craze. Various brands claim white teeth fast, fresher breath and mouth detoxification, naturally free from toxic chemicals. But is the hype true? We’ve looked at the science behind these claims and give you our professional opinion about black toothpaste and toothbrushes. What is activated charcoal…
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