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What is Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, and why is it used in toothpaste?
Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) is a widely used surfactant, a substance that helps to reduce the surface tension of a liquid. It essentially gives toothpaste the ‘foamy’ feeling. It is found in a variety of personal care and cleaning products.
SLS has been the subject of some controversy, with some people claiming that it is harmful and others stating that it is safe to use. In this article, we will examine the properties of SLS, how it is used in toothpaste, and the arguments for and against its use.
How Much of Your Dental Health Comes from Your Mum?
While brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups are the main factors in maintaining healthy teeth, the truth is, our genetic makeup plays a significant role as well.
From the shape of our teeth to the strength of our enamel, many aspects of our dental health are determined by our genes. So, how much of your dental health comes from your Mum?
Dealing with Dental Anxiety: Tips for Overcoming Dental Fears
We understand that for many, the fear of the dentist's chair can be a significant hurdle to attending appointments. Here's our guide to help you overcome dental anxiety and make this the year of a more confident smile.
Carbonated Water: Is it Bad For Your Teeth?
Carbonated water has become a popular go-to beverage for many of us. But how does it affect the health of our teeth?
The Parent's Guide To Tooth Development In Babies
As a parent, it's important to understand what you can expect when it comes to the development of your baby's teeth. Baby teeth usually begin to appear in the mouth around six months of age and continue to come in until your child has a full set of 20 primary teeth.
Does Oil Pulling Work? We Checked Out the Science
Oil pulling is a practice that has recently seen much attention online. But does oil pulling work?
Should I Use Fluoride Toothpaste? We Answered Some Common Questions About Fluoride
Are you confused about fluoride? How much do you need?
How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
When was the last time you changed your toothbrush? Your toothbrush is an essential, first line tool to prevent decay and cavities which can lead to more complex and painful oral and health complications.
Why Do My Gums Bleed When I Floss?
"Why do my gums bleed when I floss?" is a question patients ask us regularly. This is particularly the case if you only floss sporadically.
How Often Should You See The Dentist?
Where does the age-old concept of a 6-monthly check up come from? How often should you really see the dentist?
5 Tips for choosing the best dental health insurance
Choosing the best dental health insurance can often feel confusing and overwhelming. When researching different insurance policies it's important to consider your individual needs.
Does getting a cavity filled hurt?
As dentists we are often asked 'Does getting a cavity filled hurt?’. When answering this question we like to provide patients with as much information about the procedure and common side effects as possible.
Our 5 Favourite Toothpastes
Selecting a toothpaste can be tricky. You might feel challenged when faced with the myriad of options in the toothpaste aisle in the supermarket or pharmacy.
Is it a toothache or sinus pain?
This is a question we often deal with as dentists. Especially at certain times of the year.
Smiles For Life ebook
It's Dental Health Week! This year the theme Keep Your Smile For Life inspired us to create an ebook to help you build trust and dental confidence across a lifetime.
Wisdom Teeth: Eruption and Crowding Myths
Wisdom teeth are something that most of us have to deal with. Usually, they will start coming through between the ages of 18 and 21 give or take a few years, and unfortunately most people don’t have enough room for them to fit comfortably into our mouths and become useful for chewing.
3 Common Dental Risks for Women
Although Australian women have a higher life expectancy than men (84.9 years for females compared to 80.7 years for males (1), men and women are affected by illness and disease in different ways. Women have risk factors associated with risks of certain chronic illnesses, hormone types and stressors and changes that typically occur during a woman’s life cycle.
Becoming Sugar Savvy Part 3: Curb the cravings and sugar free sweet dreams,
Many people will have experienced the infamous 3pm lull (or 4pm or 5pm depending on your body clock). During these times, it is ever so tempting to go for the quickest sugar hit available.
Becoming Sugar Savvy Part 2: Get serious about cereal and think crunch when it comes to lunch
Many people start the day with some cereal and this can get your day off to a stellar start, or can be a source of sneaky sugars that already puts you into the red on your maximum sugar intake for the day. We all know Fruit Loops and Cocoa Pops aren’t a sugar free haven, but some others may surprise you!
Becoming Sugar Savvy Part 1: Caffeine Considerations
Being healthy is something that most of us aim for. We brush our teeth twice a day.
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