It’s a stressful time of year! Work has the added burden of the pre-Christmas break deadline, the kids are about to finish up the school year and there are the holidays to plan! You might be having house guests, cooking an important family meal (catering for everyone’s tastes and dietary requirements) buying gifts – carefully balancing the budget with the perfect representation of how much the recipient means to you and if your NOT hosting – the drive from place to place catching all the friends and relatives. It’s a wonderful time – but pulling it all together can take a lot of time and effort, which many of us just don’t have to spare. This can lead to stress, and stress can be really bad for your health. Read More…
We’re running a photo competition on our Facebook page!
Kylie Minogue is one of Australia’s best know exports, and from her time on Neighbours the Impossible Princess has delighted and entertained audiences all over the world, been the recipient on many awards including being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Brit Awards and a Grammy!
Kylie has such a wonderful smile – and Perth will be graced with it in March 2015 when she brings her Kiss Me Once tour to Perth Arena. Our competition prize is 2 VIP Reserve tickets worth over $600! Read More…
The latest juicing trend has completely taken off with more and more people jumping on the bandwagon. You can barely turn on your TV without an advertisement for some kind of juicer! While there are many benefits of boosting the amount of vitamins and minerals in your diet by consuming these juices, we have a few concerns; particularly when it comes to your dental health.
Often these juices will contain high quantities of sugar which can contribute to tooth decay. Fructose, the sugar found in fruit is a common cause of cavities as oral bacteria feed on it, and should be only consumed as part of a balanced diet. This combined with the acidity of the juices can lead to dental issues, especially if taken long term. Read More…
Before we even start talking about what kind of toothbrush is best for you, lets look at how toothbrushes even came about. Toothbrushes have been around for thousands of years; Babylonians and Egyptians made a toothbrush by fraying the end of a twig (doesn’t sound very glamorous!). A while later the Chinese developed some sort of “chewing stick” which were made from aromatic tree twigs used to freshen peoples breath (sounds a lot like chewing gum!).
Interesting, but what about the first tooth brush with bristles, not leaves?
It is believed that the Chinese invented the first natural bristle toothbrush. The Bristles were made from pigs necks and were attached to a bone or bamboo handle. This design was brought to Europe and refined to use softer horsehairs which many Europeans preferred (do you blame them?). During this time there were many variations of toothbrushes but they all were made with a natural bristle.
Only with the invention of Nylon did natural bristles fade aware and the development of the truly modern toothbrush take its place. Read More…
We all know we should be brushing our teeth twice a day, once in the morning and again at night. But is there a chance we’re doing it all wrong? Could brushing your teeth the wrong way be harmful to your teeth?
The answer is yes; brushing your teeth consistently is not enough. We need to be brushing our teeth well to avoid gum recession (toothbrush abrasion and of course cavities. So, how do you brush your teeth well? Do you just brush harder?
Dental O So Gentle has highlighted some important tips to remember to help you brush your teeth well: Read More…
