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Good oral hygiene means good health. Paying a visit to our Oral Hygienist plays an important role in keeping your teeth and gums healthy.

The Truth about Sucrose
Sucrose is the sugar from sugarcane. It is easily broken down by some of the bacteria in your mouth and the acid waste produced is the cause of tooth decay.
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Floss your teeth every day and prevent Heart Disease
Germs left between your teeth can get under your gums and into your blood stream. Cardiologists have reported that germs found in dental plaque have been found in the hardened buildup inside arteries. » Click here to read this article in full

Suffer not the Mouth Ulcer
Many people suffer from mouth ulcers. One of the most common causes of mouth ulcers ( besides trauma from sharp or hot food ) is sensitivity to Salicylates contained in foods
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The last thing you should do is rinse!
A good plaque-removing mouthwash (Plax, AP-24) break up the remaining plaque and swish it off the teeth.
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SMOKING AND GUM DISEASE
Smoking causes nicotine and tar to deposit on teeth above and under the gum. This has several effects.
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IS YOUR HEALTH AT RISK?
We all know "you are what you eat", - but did you know your wellbeing is affected by the health of your mouth ?
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INFORMATION ABOUT SALICYLATES
Many people suffer from mouth ulcers. One of the most common causes for mouth ulcers besides trauma from sharp food is sensitivity to salicylates contained in foods. People who are sensitive to salicylates often also react adversely to other chemicals such as MSG (contained naturally in some foods and used as a flavour enhancer) and food colorings and additives.
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FLUORIDE SUPPLEMENTS
If your water supply does not contain enough fluoride, a fluoride supplement can be used to achieve the same effects.
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FISSURE SEALANTS
Reduce the risk of tooth decay by up to 60% Make back teeth easier to clean Prevent getting brown stains in your teeth No drilling, no needles, inexpensive, Very long lasting
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FACTS ABOUT TOOTH DECAY
Bacteria in the mouth form a sticky white coating on teeth every day.
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Keep Your Teeth For Life
With the busy lifestyle most of us have these days, this centre works on the one stop principle for patients, allowing for access for individuals with little time. Our group of professionals believe that their total healthcare philosophy offers the ultimate in professional patient care.
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Look after your natural teeth for life
eneral Dentistry will help you to preserve your natural smile and amend any oral conditions!
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Maintaining Your Natural Smile
Advanced Dental Care Clinic has recognised the importance of good oral hygiene techniques throughout all age groups! Dr Ruth Parrag is devoted to ensuring our patients achieve oral wellbeing and maintain their natural teeth for life!
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Bleeding Gums
You may not realise that persistent sore, swollen, red or bleeding gums as well as tooth pain or sensitivity and bad breath are warning signs of periodontal disease (gum disease).
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How To Brush
Proper brushing is essential for cleaning teeth and gums effectively. Use a toothbrush with soft, nylon, round-ended bristles that will not scratch and irritate teeth or damage gums.
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How To Floss
Flossing is an essential part of the tooth-cleaning process because it removes plaque from between teeth and at the gum line, where periodontal disease often begins.
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ALL DENTISTRY IS OPTIONAL - except hygiene!
Healthy gums and regular professional cleanings are essential for the removal of plaque and calculus from above and below the gum lines, identifying potential problems early, assessing home hygiene success and making the important foundations for long-term treatment success. They also help us protect the investment you have made in your smile.
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THE HUMBLE TOOTHBRUSH!
Did you know that the practice of cleaning your teeth with a toothbrush goes back hundreds of years? As early as the Middle Ages, wealthy Europeans used twigs made of sweet-smelling wood to clean their teeth. And they favoured toothpicks made of gold and silver.
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