Pomegranates are becoming increasingly popular with health food lovers. These unusual fruits can boost heart health, prevent cancer and ease the symptoms of arthritis, so it’s unsurprising that pomegranate juice is now a popular drink for Australians. Learn more about the health-giving properties of pomegranates, and find out if these fruits can also help your teeth and gums.
Pomegranate properties
Pomegranates are full of natural health-boosting chemicals, including:
Antioxidants that can stop plaque building up in your arteries.…
One of the most common excuses people have for not having bi-annual family dental check-ups done is a lack of time. If you are struggling to make time in your busy schedule for a visit to the dentist, then follow these tips to see how you can find some time.
Schedule appointments back-to-back
Rather than trying to fit in Mum and Dad’s check-ups around the kids sporting commitments, why not block out back-to-back appointments for the whole family once every six months?…
Although it may sound like an excuse to avoid having someone poke around in your mouth, dental anxiety is a very real condition that many people suffer from. So, if you find the mere thought of visiting the dental clinic for something as simple as a check-up, you are definitely not alone. The problem is that if you don’t attend the dental clinic regularly, you will suffer from poor oral health which could leave you with long-lasting dental health problems that will be harder and more expensive to fix.…
Some young children can be fussy when it comes to brushing teeth but for those with Odontarrupophobia, this simple daily routine can be a harrowing ordeal. Unfortunately, setting up a rewards system for your child is not enough in helping them see past their phobia. If anything, it further solidifies their fear as it implies the process is something to be endured and rewarded for.
A phobia of teeth brushing is often grounded in early childhood trauma such as painful dentist visits or an accident which led to damaged teeth.…
Visiting the dentist is one of the least favorite things that people do, but oral health is very important, and it’s even more so, when you have an emergency. That’s why you need to know what a 24-hour dentist can offer you in the event that you suffer a dental situation that can’t wait for normal office hours. Here’s a description of the things an emergency dentist can do for you.…
The health of a baby’s teeth is greatly enhanced by healthy eating. Feeding your baby proper foods will help it form the blocks that will later build strong, healthy teeth as an adult. Here, you, the parent, will learn about the foods that have been recommended by paediatrics and dentists for strong, healthy baby teeth.
Milk
Any dentist in paediatrics will tell you that milk has untold benefits to a baby’s teeth and gums.…
For many dental procedures, more and more people are choosing to have sedation dentistry. This involves the use of anesthesia so that the patient is relaxed, or even sleep, during the procedure, depending on the level of sedation. Some of the most common types of sedation used are nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedatives (enteral conscious sedation) and intravenous or IV sedation (unconscious sedation). There are several reasons to choose sedation dentistry, including the following:…
Root canal therapy is a phrase that may send shudders up and down your spine. Most of the fear from root canal work is based on concerns that patients have prior to getting the treatment. Before you begin to feel anxiety or stress over this dental procedure, there are a few things you should know that will help with your concerns. Here are three concerns you may have and the facts about each one.…
There have been many developments in the dental industry. Dentists have taken up newer technology and techniques over the years that have improved the way teeth are taken care of. However, there are still several myths that hover over the industry and make people afraid of making the all-important visits to the dentist.
All Teeth Problems Are Visible
Many people think that the only time they should visit a dentist is when they have visible or perceptible tooth problems like pain or sensitivity.…
