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Read and share the latest insights from our expert clinical team.

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How to Floss video

Interdental cleaning like Flossing can help reduce gingivitis which is a mild gum infection, help to control dental decay on…

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Dental Emergencies

Knocks and Tumbles are part of childhood and can result in damage to teeth. Ensure your child wears a mouth…

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How to brush your teeth correctly

A short video on how to brush your teeth. The purpose of this brushing technique is to remove or disturb…

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My wisdom teeth are all fully erupted I heard it is advisable to have them extracted? Is this true?

This will depend on the clinical circumstances which are unique to each individual. Your dentist will advise specifically for you.

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The Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth

Wisdom teeth are no different than other teeth, except that they are the last ones to grow into the mouth.  …

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Are You the Sensitive Type?

Sensitivity of teeth, DS (dentine sensitivity) or more recently DH (dentine hypersensitivity), is one of the most common clinical conditions…

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Eat for Your Teeth

Good dental health, like good general health, depends on having healthy eating habits. This includes having an adequate intake of…

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I am pregnant and my gums bleed every time I brush. Is there anything I should be doing?

There is no need to be concerned at this increased tendency for your gums to bleed when you are pregnant.

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I had a wisdom tooth extracted yesterday. It is still bleeding and clotting. Is this normal?

Apply a mouth pack (available from your local pharmacy) to the wound and bite on it for a half hour…