I am often told how much people dislike coming to the dentist which made me wonder what is it about the dentist that causes an onset of anxiety. A recent survey in NZ found that 60% of men and 70%…
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Dental Erosion
by Anna Knight •
Sparkling water has recently become my new go to drink on a hot summer’s day. But being a dentist I did wonder how acidic it was and whether I was at risk of damaging my teeth. This is because when…
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The problem with hidden sugars – dental health and obesity, we just don’t know how much there is!
by Anna Knight •
The consumption of sugar is a hot topic at present especially as added hidden sugar has been found in a surprising number of foods. But how bad is it really? For years dentists have been harping on about the adverse…
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Ever wondered whether you should do anything about those “old metal fillings”?
by Anna Knight •
Ever wondered whether you should do anything about those “old metal fillings”? Overtime, amalgam fillings can weaken teeth. This is because they do not adhere to the tooth surface so when you bite down the force is transmitted onto the…
