Oral Hygiene
Debunking Mouthwash Myths: Navigating the Need and Benefits – Your Local Tower Dental Dentist Explains
As your trusted Balwyn dentist, we often encounter patients who are unsure about the role of mouthwash in their oral hygiene routine. With a plethora of information available, it's easy to get lost in the myths and misconceptions surrounding mouthwash. In this blog, we aim to debunk these myths and shed light on the true need and benefits of incorporating mouthwash into your dental care regimen.
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Beyond Toothpaste: Unconventional Ways to Boost Your Oral Health
When it comes to maintaining optimal oral health, the journey extends beyond the confines of your toothpaste tube. While traditional oral care is essential, there exist unconventional practices that can significantly contribute to a healthier and more vibrant smile. In this blog post, let's explore some of these unique approaches that go beyond the ordinary toothpaste routine.
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Eating for Healthy Teeth: A Nutritional Guide to Optimal Oral Health
Your oral health is intricately linked to your dietary choices. While regular brushing and flossing are essential, the food you consume plays a significant role in maintaining strong teeth and healthy gums. In this blog post, we'll explore a nutritional guide to promote optimal oral health, helping you make informed choices for a brighter smile.
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Ways To Take Care Of Your Smile That Won't Break The Bank
When it comes to enhancing the appearance of your teeth, often the biggest worry for patients is the overall treatment cost to get the results they want. However, there are also cost-effective ways to improve your smile when on more of a budget.
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New Year’s Resolutions – make one a visit to your dentist!
It’s a new day, it’s a new dawn, and it’s a new year. Start off on the right foot by keeping a few of those New Year’s resolutions and maybe adding another one to the list – visit your Tower Dental dentist in Balwyn for a check-up.
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How To Tackle Bad Breath For Good
Bad breath happens to all of us. It even has a scientific name: halitosis. Bad breath occurs when bacteria breed on the tongue, teeth and in the oral cavity. When bacteria in our mouth break down the proteins in our food it creates a sort of sulfuric type of odor.
But for some people, bad breath is more than just a periodic nuisance that strikes first thing in the morning or after a garlicky meal. It may be a constant source of embarrassment or distress. In rare cases, it may even signal a brewing health condition.
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Do I Really Need To Use Mouthwash If I'm Brushing And Flossing Twice A Day?
It’s undeniable, mouthwash leaves your mouth feeling clean and breath nice and fresh. But it has genuine benefits other than those. A good quality mouthwash can provide an extra layer of defence against problems like gum disease. As it is a liquid, it can reach parts that brushing and flossing may miss. Some mouthwashes will also contain fluoride which helps to strengthen the protective enamel layer of the teeth. This is a perfectly acceptable use for it as long as you are cleaning your teeth well otherwise, and not just using it to cover up smelly breath that may be caused by gum disease.
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HEALTHY GUMS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BODY
Periodontal (or gum) disease is caused when the bacteria in plaque builds up between your gums and teeth causing the tooth and surrounding gum to become inflamed. If untreated, this can cause the supporting bone structure to deteriorate, resulting in gum recession or even tooth loss!
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How to Take Care of Your Oral Health When You’re Sick
When you’re sick, a lot of the things on your to-do list go by the wayside. It’s important to remember that your oral health and overall health are connected. Taking care of one, can definitely help the other! Here are a few tips to take care of your oral and overall health when you’re under the weather.
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Have Your Teeth Had A Deep Clean Lately?
Dental hygiene can fight bad breath and prevent gum disease. So it’s important to regularly brush and floss, and see a dentist twice a year for routine dental cleanings.
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Is Your Mouthwash Burning Your Mouth? Here’s Why
Many of us reach for mouthwash to beat bad breath or to put an extra shine on freshly-brushed teeth. But do you ever experience a burning sensation when using mouthwash?
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