There’s a whole wealth of information and misinformation about how to care for your teeth on the Internet! Read on to learn the answer to commonly asked dental questions. Should I brush my teeth straight after a meal? No, it’s better to wait at least 30 minutes after eating. After a meal, your mouth is […]
Follow our easy tips to protect you and your family’s oral health this summer. Make an Emergency Dental Kit Pack an emergency dental kit to take with you to the beach or when playing sports. Include saline solution and a small container with a lid, gauze and handkerchiefs. Don’t forget our phone number! Ensure Everyone […]
Female hormones can impact women in so many ways, but did you realise they can also increase your vulnerability to developing gum disease? Higher levels of oestrogen and progesterone increase the blood flow to the gums. Consequently, gum tissue becomes more sensitive to plaque and bacteria and gums can become inflamed, swollen and will bleed. […]
The New Year is a great time to make resolutions, so why not make one that you will improve your dental health? The great thing about this resolution is that it will almost certainly help your general health too! Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Fruits and vegetable contain many valuable nutrients that can help improve […]
We know December is a month when it is harder to stay healthy. Sweet treats seem to be everywhere, and regular routines can fly out of the window during all the festivities. Follow our simple tips on how to be kind to your teeth. Stick to your regular oral care routine. Even the busiest elves […]
Do you often wake up feeling tired? Has a sleeping partner complained about snoring? Brite Dental might be able to help you. Sleep disturbances and snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). OSA causes frequent pauses in breath that may last a few seconds before breathing restarts, often with a loud gasp […]
If you have private health or dental insurance, you might expect it to cover most eventualities. Dental insurance hasn’t been around nearly as long as medical insurance and works differently. Whereas your medical insurance will cover you if you face an unpredictable illness, dental insurance is oriented more towards the preventing dental disease which in […]
It’s easy to imagine that if your parents had poor dental health, then you will most likely have problems too. While it’s true that genetics is connected to some oral health issues, it isn’t always the case. Sometimes, poor oral health will have another cause. When You Can Blame Your Parents Issues such as overcrowded […]
Wisdom teeth usually erupt during the late teens or early twenties, at a time when children are becoming adults and presumably have gained in wisdom. Unfortunately, they are not known to influence IQ levels! Many children will have heard tales about wisdom teeth causing problems, but there is no need to be nervous about these […]
Halloween is nearly here, and sticky sweets are everywhere, but if you wear braces, you do need to exercise a bit of caution. We have listed a few easy tips to help you avoid sticky situations this Halloween. Allow Sticky Treats to Rest in Peace this Year! This year, avoid hard, chewy or sticky sweets […]
