Tag: oral hygiene
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Why Fillings Fall Out and How to Protect Your Teeth in Glen Iris
Dental fillings restore teeth affected by decay or damage, but sometimes fillings can loosen, break, or fall out. Understanding why this happens and how to protect your fillings is crucial for long-lasting dental health. Common Reasons Fillings Fall Out Inadequate cavity shape: If the remaining tooth structure is weak after decay removal, the filling may…
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COVID-19 and Oral Health Prevention
While there is limited data on COVID-19 due to its recent emergence, the German Society of Dentistry and Oral Medicine (DGZMK) has emphasized the importance of dental prevention and the systemic relevance of dentistry, especially during the pandemic. They cite several recent studies suggesting that good oral health can reduce the severity of COVID-19 cases.…
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Effective Plaque Removal: Disclosing Agents and Oral Hygiene Tips in Glen Iris.
Daily removal of plaque—the bacterial film that builds up on teeth—is essential to prevent dental disease. But how do you know if your brushing and flossing are making a difference? Plaque forms naturally each day from leftover food particles after eating. Bacteria within it produce acid that may erode tooth enamel, leads to tooth decay, and can infect gums, causing gum…
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Is tooth paste needed for good oral hygiene?
What’s In Your Toothpaste? How Ingredients Affect Oral Health Standard (non-organic) toothpaste usually contains: Abrasives to clean bacterial film and debris off teeth. Common abrasives include calcium carbonate, dehydrated silica gels, hydrated aluminum oxides, magnesium carbonate, phosphate salts, and silicates. Silica is often the whitening agent in most whitening toothpastes. Detergents that create the foamy sensation, like sodium lauryl sulfate…
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Tips to Help You Floss Like a Dentist in Glen Iris
Flossing may not be your favorite thing to do, but it is one of the most important things you can do for the health of your teeth. Flossing clears away food and other debris that can get stuck between teeth. Without flossing, bacteria can build up and cause cavities and gum disease. While it may…
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What Is Tooth Scaling? How Dental Cleanings Protect Your Oral Health in Glen Iris
Tooth scaling is a professional dental procedure designed to remove harmful buildup from your teeth and roots. In our mouths, bacteria form a sticky film known as plaque or dental biofilm, which can be removed with brushing, flossing, and interdental cleaning tools. If left undisturbed, this soft layer hardens into calculus (tartar). Dental biofilm and calculus must be removed promptly,…
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Gum Disease: Risks, Prevention, and Treatment for Lifelong Oral Health in Glen Iris.
It’s alarming that 3 out of 4 adults will experience gum disease (periodontal disease) during their lives, and adults over age 35 lose more teeth to gum disease than to cavities. The good news is your oral health isn’t just up to chance—gum disease can be prevented and effectively treated. Prevention Is Key The best…
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At what age does Gum Disease start in Glen Iris?
Gum disease symptoms for most of us will start to show in our thirties. But if oral hygiene is not up to standards most of us will have some form of gum disease earlier in life since gum disease can start at any time or any age. There are young adults at the age of 12…
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Are Sports Drinks Bad for Your Teeth?
These days, sports drinks are seen by many as an indispensable part of exercising. They’re one of the first things people grab as they rush to the gym or sports field. The thinking goes—if professional athletes drink them, they must be good for you, right? That’s not quite how it works. Sports drinks were designed…