Keep your children’s teeth healthy Your child’s health is important. Maintaining their oral health is equally important! Often because the impact of sugar on your child’s teeth can’t be seen, these ‘invisible’ threats can easily go undetected. A diet that is high in...
What causes bad breath? Halitosis or chronic bad breath can have a big impact on your life. Among other things, it can make conversation unpleasant, make food taste differently, and even result in difficulties with dating. Halitosis is the medical term for chronic...
What Does Saliva Do? Common question we get as dentists at our clinic for sure! Keeping hydrated on a hot summer’s day can be a challenge with temperatures rising further and further. However, it is very important to keep your water intake levels high to also keep...
What Causes Chalky Teeth aka Hypomineralisation? What Causes Chalky Teeth aka Hypomineralisation is a developmental condition that affects teeth as they are forming during the last trimester of pregnancy and the first four years of life. Enamel on these teeth has...
Find out more in detail about smoking and dental health here with us at Plainland Dental. Smoking.....we have all heard about the terrible effects it has on our lungs. However, smoking also has many negative effects in the mouth. It is also one of the leading causes...
How important really are my gums? Everyone knows that a house or building needs a strong foundation to support it; a well-built house can still have a weak foundation which could compromise the integrity of the entire structure. Your gums form the foundation for your...
Brushing our teeth twice a day…..surely it is enough to keep the teeth clean right? How often should I floss my teeth a day? Is flossing as important as brushing your teeth? This is certainly a good question and is asked frequently. Tooth brushing is very important....
Pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women which is why pregnancy dental care is a very important topic. It is important that you tell your dentist you are pregnant as it can affect the type of care necessary for you. Routine check ups, scale and cleans and...
