Myth: If your gums bleed when you floss, best to leave them alone [ video ]

Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr. Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe, and I want to bust the myth if your gums bleed when you floss, it’s best to leave them alone. Healthy gums don’t usually bleed when you floss. So if you find that when you’re flossing, that your gums are bleeding, it’s a sign that… Continue reading Myth: If your gums bleed when you floss, best to leave them alone [ video ]

Myth: It’s normal to lose your teeth as you get older [ video ]

Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr. Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe, and I want to talk to you about the myth that it’s normal to lose your teeth as you get older. Look, the fact is, older people generally have more fillings and less teeth in their mouth. Now, this is because their teeth have been… Continue reading Myth: It’s normal to lose your teeth as you get older [ video ]

Myth: Looking after Baby Teeth isn’t as Important [ video ]

Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr. Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe, and today, I wanna bust the myth that looking after your baby teeth isn’t as important. Look, it’s true that your baby teeth will get replaced by your adult teeth by the time you’re either 12 or 13 years old, but they do play a… Continue reading Myth: Looking after Baby Teeth isn’t as Important [ video ]

Myth: My parents have bad teeth therefore I will too [ video ]

Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr. Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe and today I want to bust the myth that my parents had bad teeth, therefore I will, too. Guys, genetics play a very small role when it comes to your teeth and your gums. What has a much bigger impact is your diet, your oral… Continue reading Myth: My parents have bad teeth therefore I will too [ video ]

Myth: Only Sugar Causes Tooth Decay [ video ]

Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr. Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe, and I want to bust the myth that only sugar causes tooth decay. It’s true, sugar is the main cause of decay. But there are other causes that I want you to be aware of, namely, acidic food and drink. Now acid can either come… Continue reading Myth: Only Sugar Causes Tooth Decay [ video ]

Myth: The Harder You Brush, The Cleaner Your Teeth [ video ]

Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr. Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe and today I want to talk to you about the myth the harder you brush, the cleaner your teeth. Look, it seems logical, right? The harder you brush, the cleaner your teeth will be. But unfortunately, it’s not. What it does is it actually causes… Continue reading Myth: The Harder You Brush, The Cleaner Your Teeth [ video ]

Tips On Cleaning Your Toddler’s Teeth [ video ]

  Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr. Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe. I’m here today with my daughter Ava, and I want to talk to you a little bit about how to clean their teeth. Wow. If your toddler is between the ages of 0 and 18 months, it’s best not to use any toothpaste, because… Continue reading Tips On Cleaning Your Toddler’s Teeth [ video ]

Myth: Whitening Damages your Teeth [ video ]

  Transcript: – Hi, it’s Dr. Shehan from Dentists of Ivanhoe, and today I wanna bust the myth that whitening damages your teeth. Professional teeth whitening, under the care of a dentist or an oral health therapist, and if it’s done in a controlled, safe manner, does not cause any permanent damage to your teeth.… Continue reading Myth: Whitening Damages your Teeth [ video ]

Dr. Cathy Shares Tips On How to Preserve Your Teeth[ video ]

Transcript: – Hi, I’m Cathy. Just want to share with you a useful tip for helping preserve your teeth. So, we see not so much decay these days, it’s a decrease. But we got a lot more broken teeth. So, what causes broken teeth? It can be eating hard, pork cracklings a good one. But… Continue reading Dr. Cathy Shares Tips On How to Preserve Your Teeth[ video ]

Manual VS Electric tooth brushing

People are often confused about whether they should use a normal toothbrush or an electric toothbrush. This blog will discuss the pros and cons of each and correct brushing technique. Manual toothbrush Pros  Thoroughly cleans teeth if using the correct technique Cost effective – Toothbrushes can be bought in most shops for a little cost… Continue reading Manual VS Electric tooth brushing