I’ve bet that you’ve heard a lot about fluoride, both good and bad. Leading to the question of the hour, is fluoride good for your mouth; yes or no? We love it when our patients get interested in topics related to their teeth, and fluoride is a g...
Category: Dental Terminology
Professional Dental Terminology for the Dental Assistant and Hygienist
Your Teeth are your First Line of Defence
We understand the confusion that comes from the uncertainty of COVID-19, and despite the world still being in a state of confusion in how to proceed, we’ve been trying to work with what we do know. And something that we do know a lot about is gum d...
Dentistry: The New Normal
The New Normal “Safe yesterday, safe today, planning for tomorrow.” This has been our motto since the beginning of the outbreak and we here at Sandhurst Family Dental have spent and continue to spend every ounce of energy, to ensure a safe and ...
On the tip of your tongue….
Seriously, the tongue? It’s an easy place to miss when brushing your teeth. Few people know about the dangers of the bacteria sitting on your tongue. It’s dark wet and warm, and also the most central space in the mouth. That makes it perfect ...
The Ultimate Battle Royale! You vs Cavities
If you have a sweet tooth, chances are you’ve had a “brush” with a cavity or two (see what we did there?). Even with flossing and brushing regularly, you can still miss the trickier places in your mouth, causing tooth decay over t...
Sense and Sensitivity: Teeth
It turns out that feelings and emotions aren’t the only sensitive parts of a person. Your teeth can give you just as much trouble. It’s a sharp, nagging feeling in your mouth. You can’t quite put your finger on why you’re feelin...
Think your Breath is Bad? Ask Your Dentist About It!
We’ve all been conscious of bad breath at one point in our lives. Mints and mini mouthwash bottles have always been hot sellers, but have you ever felt like you’re fighting a losing battle? Picture this: You’re feeling fresh, your outfit is o...
A Glossary of Common Dental Terms and More
We’re all guilty of nodding along to conversations with our dentist. They’re using fancy dentist terms and even if we have no clue about what they mean, we nod anyway. Maybe you don’t want to bother them by asking too many questions. But yo...
