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24 September 2013 Read more

” I actually fell asleep in the dentist chair.”

I recently had the misfortune to have an accident and broke four of my top front teeth. I went along to The Acorn Dental Practice and had an appointment with Mrs Flynn to assess the damage and what was the way forward to make me able to smile again. Mrs Flynn decided to drill into the remains of the teeth, put little pegs in and then build them back up. The result of this was nothing short of amazing and i can only describe the finished job as artistry and

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9 September 2013 Read more

Do not brush straight after eating.

When we eat carbohydrates, including sugars, the enamel on out teeth is softened. If we brush at this point we will rub our enamel away. leave it an hour after eating before brushing or, better still, brush before eating.  

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29 August 2013 Read more

Never eat just before bed.

At night our saliva flow dramatically drops. Any acid in our mouth will not be washed away and will linger around our teeth, causing more damage.

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21 August 2013 Read more

Do not rinse your mouth out after brushing.

Rinsing, including with a mouthwash, washes the fluoride off the teeth so it does not have much time to act. Dentists recommend brushing teeth then just spitting the excess toothpaste out, leaving the rest around the teeth so it can keep working.

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9 August 2013 Read more

Fluoride in toothpaste used twice daily helps prevent or halt decay.

Fluoride changes the structure of enamel into a harder form, making it more resistant to acid attack. Early cavities can be halted and not need filling if fluoride is used regularly and your sugar intake is reduced.

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