Healthy teeth have vitality – a life source of nutrients supplied from the blood stream via the pulp. When this blood supply has become cut off, old blood cells break down and stain the dentine. Blood supply can become cut off for 2 main reasons: 1. Trauma or a knock to the tooth. The soft …
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How to use a piksters
Using Piksters Use the right size. Your dentist will advise on the right size. Start on the smallest size. Aim at the triangle space near the gum and poke the stick in. It should come out the other side and can be felt by your tongue. Imagine your face like a clock face so the …
Crowning Glory
Mr Brown (not his real name) got to the point where he needed to make a change with his decaying teeth. Years of neglect had allowed the teeth to become black and fragile. At the initial consultation, we planned to fill the teeth with composite resin, along with a warning that the composite would probably …
Which is better? A manual tooth brush or an electric tooth brush?
Both manual and electric toothbrushes are good to use. The manual ones teach children how to move their hand around with an up and down motion. The electric ones are fun so make brushing more enjoyable and slightly easier. Flossing though, is the magic ingredient that keeps teeth super protected. Have fun!