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
โWhich toothbrush is best, Dr Les?โ. Itโs a question Iโm asked regularly by patients, parents, and people at barbecues. Yes, people even ask about toothbrushes at barbecues. As a dentist, I get it. Why wouldnโt people ask which toothbrush is best? Itโs not the question Iโm asked which surprises me. Whatโs 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)
Iโve written previously about the connection between oral health and general health, so you might wonder why Iโm doing another blog on a similar topic. You could be forgiven for asking: Didnโt we already cover this, Les? Well, yes, we did. But thereโs more! And not only have I written about it, I spend my […]
READ MOREWhatโs the difference between a filling and tooth restoration?
When people are looking to replace amalgam fillings, or need a new filling, Iโm often asked to explain the difference between a restoration and a filling. Iโm also asked to explain the benefits of tooth coloured versus silver amalgam fillings, particularly for people who are concerned about the health risks. You know, these are good […]
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