20

Feb

2023

Tooth erosion

If your teeth suffer from sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet foods or decay, you may have tooth erosion, according to your Epping Dentist. Tooth erosion? What’s that, you ask? It’s what happens when your teeth’s outer protective layer of enamel thins. As a result, the dentine underneath is less well protected from bacteria and acid, which cause sensitive teeth and decay. The erosion is caused by your teeth being bathed in the acid in acidic drinks, acid reflux or vomiting. Unfortunately, once it wears away, tooth enamel doesn’t regrow. Obviously, it is a good idea to exclude acid from…

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30

Jan

2023

Bleeding gums

You might be shocked one day to find some blood in your mouth and wonder what you should do. Here are the different causes to give you an idea about what could be going on. First of all, can you isolate whether the blood is coming from your gums, your mouth, lips or tooth sockets? If the blood comes from your gums after cleaning your teeth, it might signal some gum disease. Plaque building up on your teeth and gums causes gum disease. Early on, it is called gingivitis, which results in gum swelling and redness as well as bleeding.…

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17

Nov

2022

Oral Cancer

We at your Epping Dentist love to see you regularly for a check-up! Check-ups give us a chance to catch dental issues when they are only emerging. And that, of course, means that we can deal with them before they become full-blown problems – which is so much easier all around. If you avoid sugary foods and drinks and diligently clean your teeth twice daily with fluoride toothpaste and floss daily, you should have only minimal problems. However, life sometimes throws us a curved ball, so it is still best to come regularly for a check-up. We can also give you…

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13

Oct

2022

Sugar

At Epping Dentist, we often mention sugar and the danger it poses to your oral health. However, as there are various sources of sugars in foods, the public profile of sugar is somewhat confusing, we thought it would be useful to discuss its ins and outs. Natural sugar refers to the sugars naturally present in fruits (fructose), dairy products (lactose) and vegetables. When you consume natural sugar in its natural packaging (a piece of fruit, a glass of milk), you are not consuming vast amounts. You are also consuming its associated beneficial vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fibre. Added sugar refers to the…

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13

Sep

2022

Teeth whitening

Like lots of other people these days, you might be interested in some teeth whitening, but initially, it’s best to talk to your Dentist Epping. There are various options, but there are also risks you must be careful of. As you age, there are many reasons that your teeth may darken. The enamel on their outside can wear away for a start, which makes them look darker because the dentine underneath is yellowish. A lot of the staining comes from the foods you eat such as berries, beetroot, sauces, and spices, or from what you drink – particularly, tea, coffee,…

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