5 Ways Tobacco Attacks Your Dental Health
If you are a tobacco user, 31 May is the day selected by the World Health Organisation to recognise the harmful impact of tobacco. Learn more about the effects it has on oral health. […]
Is it time to change your toothbrush?
It’s common knowledge that our toothbrushes aren’t engineered to last forever. But this begs the question; when is it time to change your toothbrush? It can be hard to figure out, after all, we throw out expired food and replace beauty products – mainly because of the expiry dates being displayed on these products. [...]
December Is the Best Time to Visit the Dentist
It’s the holiday season and staying healthy isn’t normally part of our plans. All the delectable treats seem to appear everywhere you go, and with all of the gift-wrapping and card-writing, there’s not much time to devote to you and your family’s health. Lucky for you, we’re here to remind you that visiting the [...]
Is it time to consider dental implants?
You may have missing or damaged teeth, which could leave you feeling insecure about your smile. The damaged teeth may result in you being constantly in pain. It is safe to say this may be the time to consider dental implants. Dental implants are a great option to replace missing or damaged teeth and can [...]
5 tips for a healthier smile
A healthy smile looks great on anyone and it’s not just about having white teeth. When you take care of your entire mouth including the gums, bone surrounding your teeth, salivary glands, and the soft tissue in your mouth this will contribute to a healthy smile. At Mathee Dental we love seeing our patients come [...]
Got a sweet tooth? Here’s how to fight the cravings
We all crave sugar once in a while, it’s quite common. When you have a sweet tooth, you may have a strong desire to enjoy sugary treats. These sugar loaded foods have high calorie content and can lead to unhealthy weight gain; increased heart disease risk and diabetes. If you crave too much sugar here [...]
Dental Plaque and how you can get rid of it
Dental plaque is a sticky film that forms on your teeth every day and is usually colourless or has a pale yellow hue. It has that slippery feeling when you move your tongue against your teeth. When saliva, food, and fluids combine, plaque – which contains bacteria – forms between your teeth and the gum [...]
Get that healthy smile in 6 easy steps
A healthy smile must look and feel terrific, with no pain or discomfort. It takes a bit of effort to achieve and maintain a healthy-looking smile. You definitely won’t regret taking care of your hygiene needs, which your dentist will no doubt be happy about. There are no quick fixes when it comes to [...]
4 Ways you can fix Bugs Bunny Teeth this Easter
Easter is around the corner and with it comes the cutest holiday mascot, the Easter bunny. Parents across the country know how hard it is to limit their children’s’ intake of candy after the great hunt for the heaps of candy the Easter Bunny leaves behind. And that means a whole lot of chewing! [...]
IS DENTAL SEDATION SAFE FOR KIDS?
As a parent, when you hear the word sedation, it can immediately raise concerns about the safety of your child. It’s essential that parents speak to a dentist in order to fully understand the different types of sedation options available. […]