These days there is a plethora of brands and models of electric toothbrushes, ranging from basic and inexpensive to ones that can be linked to smart phone apps that can cost hundreds of dollars. Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual brush? This is a question I get asked many times per day at …
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More women than ever are joining the profession—and changing it for the better, writes Stephanie Osfield When Leonie Clark was studying to become a dentist over 30 years ago, only a quarter of those enrolled in her course were women. “Some lecturers referred to all the students as ‘gentlemen’ and a few largely ignored the …
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Being housebound can lead to a certain level of stress. In a world of uncertainly, it is not uncommon to feel anxious about our current circumstances and how this will impact our family and work-life in the long term. A symptom of stress can be teeth clenching and grinding, which can then become an ongoing …
It is important to be proactive when you come across a dental emergency to reduce the odds of losing the tooth. Swelling in the gum or jaw pain are also urgent matters that may progressively worsen, preventing one from functioning normally on a daily basis. We understand that many things in life are unexpected and …
At Women in Dentistry we have a strong focus on prevention of dental decay and gum disease. Tooth decay is a diet-related disease. It starts when bacteria in your mouth use sugars in the food you eat to make acid. This acid dissolves the mineral in your teeth. This can lead to signs of tooth …
There is a huge disconnect in general about understanding how our bodies work. Most people just take their bodies for granted, without truly appreciating the complex and fascinating aspects of the body. The body is very efficient at healing itself. Let’s take teeth. Teeth are mineral structures Clench your teeth together and you can feel …
