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 MOREWhatβs the difference between a filling and tooth restoration?
When people are looking to replace amalgam fillings, or need a new filling, Iβm often asked to explain the difference between a restoration and a filling. Iβm 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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