Oral care / oral health is a vital component of general health. Good oral health results from establishing and maintaining a nutritious diet (low in sugar and acid), and good oral hygiene practices.
Every day we are exposed to chemicals in public which we have little to no control over. We do however have control over what we consume. Easily overlooked, the ingredients in your chewing gum may be causing you extensive harm. The only safe choice of......
Although the oral health of New Zealanders has improved over time……. ……Dental decay remains the most prevalent chronic disease in New Zealand’* Did you know that there are more than 600 different groups of bacteria in the human mouth? – But no need to panic......
The technical term for “van breath”—or bad breath—is halitosis. (Although halitosis is technically considered chronic bad breath, many people still refer to halitosis as normal bad breath. Either way, it’s not good for you or your friend next to you.) Bad breath occurs when there is a buildup of......
Gum Disease Leads to Heart Disease by Dr. Chris Kammer, DDS Heart disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand with 33% of deaths chalked up to the silent killer each year. The usual medical advice for preventing heart disease involves having a......
A happy mouth is a healthy mouth. Keep your mouth clean and fresh with the Spry Dental Defense complete line of oral care products. Doctors and dentists worldwide agree these products are the most effective and natural way to achieve epic dental health! The Spry Dental Defense......
We all brush our teeth at least twice a day, but are we doing it correctly? Here are 7 things you might be doing wrong. Brushing Too Hard Avoid brushing your teeth so hard that the bristles bend on your teeth. If you brush your......
If you’re a health nut chances are your fridge and pantry are stocked full of organic foods. It makes sense. Organic is natural and good for you, right? Here’s one thing that you probably don’t know: even “organic” can sometimes mean unhealthy — especially when it......
Even though you may only see your dentist a couple times a year, it’s important to be prepared so you can get the biggest benefit of your time together. Here are some ways to prepare that will make your dentist happy at your next visit.......
Taking care of your gums is an extremely important part of your dental health. And if your gums are not ship shape, they will let you know with easy-to-see signs. If you notice any of these red flags below, be sure to visit your dentist......
Your dental professional has told you to buy toothpastes with 1000-1500 parts per million (ppm), however when you get to the supermarket and look at the side of the toothpaste packet, the amount of fluoride that is in the toothpaste is labelled as %w/w (weight......
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