A common question patients ask is Should I use mouthwash? My experience is they are usually on a mission. Some are searching for a way to bolster their oral hygiene habits using all the available resources. Others are looking for a solution to make oral hygiene a little easier. The big news is: mouthwashes offer […]
READ MOREHow to choose which is the best toothpaste? Tips from a Gold Coast dentist for choosing which toothpaste is best for you
Every dentist has been asked by patients which toothpaste is best? Like choosing the best toothbrush, selecting the best toothpaste can be a real challenge. I mean, there is now almost half a supermarket aisle dedicated to toothpastes, so it can be very, very confusing. Like many things today, where technology and marketing collide, consumers […]
READ MOREWhich toothbrush is best? 4 great tips for choosing the best toothbrush for you
βWhich toothbrush is best, Dr Les?β. Itβs a question Iβm asked regularly by patients, parents, and people at barbecues. Yes, people even ask about toothbrushes at barbecues. As a dentist, I get it. Why wouldnβt people ask which toothbrush is best? Itβs not the question Iβm asked which surprises me. Whatβs concerning is that so […]
READ MOREIs oral health the key to good general health? Part 2 (Why the mouth is the gateway to your best general health)
Iβve written previously about the connection between oral health and general health, so you might wonder why Iβm doing another blog on a similar topic. You could be forgiven for asking: Didnβt we already cover this, Les? Well, yes, we did. But thereβs more! And not only have I written about it, I spend my […]
READ MOREHow To Brush And Floss Your Teeth Properly
Dental Health Week, takes place from 6-12 August, is the Australian Dental Associationβs major annual oral health promotion event. The aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health by advocating these key messages: Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste Clean in between teeth at least once a day […]
READ MOREIs oral health the key to good general health? The compelling case for looking after your teeth and gums
It might seem self-serving to argue the case for the pivotal role oral health plays in laying the foundation for good general health. Logically, it makes sense for a dentist to suggest thereβs a case for taking care of your teeth and gums. After all, isnβt it my job? Well, to answer this question honestly, […]
READ MORENot enough saliva? Hereβs how to manage a dry mouth
A dry mouth is a topic Iβve written about previously. Surprisingly common, and affecting people of all ages, a dry mouth can cause people anxiety. It can also be a challenge to manage. Although thereβs no one-size-fits-all approach to manage a dry mouth, there are some guidelines a dentist might prescribe to a patient who […]
READ MOREDry mouth anxiety: is it just a case of not enough saliva?
A dry mouth is one of those things we only notice when we have it. I know that sounds obvious, but think about it. Itβs a hot day, youβre sweating and suddenly you realise Iβm thirsty. My mouthβs dry. I need water! But what about when you experience a dry mouth more than youβd like? […]
READ MORE3 Ways to Avoid Stress When Brushing Kids Teeth
A question Iβm regularly asked by parents is, βhow do I get my kids to brush their teeth?β Itβs a common dilemma in most households with young kids. In the morning chaos before kindy and school, and then again before bedtime, parents everywhere are stressed out by what should be just a simple exercise. Kids […]
READ MORE3 Ways to Create an Oral Care Hygiene Routine You Love
An oral care hygiene routine you love probably isnβt something thatβs made its way to your to do list any time recently. I get that. Most of us learnt to brush our teeth as kids. Maybe you were shown a few times, told to brush morning and night, and if you were lucky, floss regularly. […]
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