Health Tips

If you suffer with bad breath, it’s a good idea to have a regular patch of parsley on hand. Like other green plants, parsley gets its colour from a compound called chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is a natural deodoriser and is a recommended supplement to fight temporary bad breath.

1. Splayed or frayed bristles Splayed and frayed won’t reach all the parts of your mouth that need cleaning especially all the deep grooves and crevices that harbour most of the plaque and bacteria. Once the bristles on your brush start pointing in different directions it’s time to change. If you find this happens after 3 to 4 weeks it […]

8 things you need to know to minimise your chance of tooth decay and subsequent trips to your local dentist. 1) Minimise your intake of processed drinks and fruit juice. Water is the safest drink for your teeth. 2) Cut back on your sugar intake. Read labels to check sugar content. Sugar is hidden in many unexpected foods, see our […]

5 things you need to consider before you ‘Create a Beautiful Smile’ with cosmetic dental treatment. 1. What will the changes look like? 2. How long can I expect the treatment to last? 3. What should I expect throughout the course of treatment and how long will it take? 4. What will the nature and cost of maintenance be? 5. […]

Smiling has so many benefits. Here’s 3 reasons you should smile more. 1. Smiling makes you feel good. It actually triggers activity in your brain and tells your brain to release all those feel good endorphins, which actually make you happy 2. Smiling is contagious and makes other people feel good too. Try smiling at someone and watch how they […]

Here are 5 simple tips to keep your teeth healthy. 1. Eat a small cube of hard cheese after sweet or acidic food. Cheese helps reduce decay forming in teeth because it neutralises plaque acid. Fermented dairy products have been found to make the mouth more alkaline offering further protection. 2. Breathe through your nose – mouth breathers have a […]