10 Fun Facts About Your Teeth-Dentist in Nambour
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on March 20, 2022March 21, 2022Categories Blog, Dental Infographics - Dentist Sunshine Coast, Oral Health
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on March 20, 2022March 21, 2022Categories Blog, Dental Infographics - Dentist Sunshine Coast, Oral Health
Sparkling Water and Your Teeth
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on August 9, 2018December 17, 2021Categories Blog, Oral Health, Sparkling Water
Sparkling water, especially flavoured sparkling water, is a fashionable beverage at the moment. The drink is a go-to for people who enjoy the bubbles of soda but don’t want the added sugar that is packed into soda.
People drink sparkling water both or dietary and dental reasons. Lately, though, there have been questions in the media as to whether or not sparkling water can harm your teeth.
Some of this worry is because carbonation, including that in sparkling water, has a higher level of acidity than pure water, and a much higher level of acidity than the natural pH of the mouth.
Sparkling water, especially flavoured sparkling water, is a fashionable beverage at the moment. The drink is a go-to for people who enjoy the bubbles of soda but don’t want the added sugar that is packed into soda.
People drink sparkling water both or dietary and dental reasons. Lately, though, there have been questions in the media as to whether or not sparkling water can harm your teeth.
Some of this worry is because carbonation, including that in sparkling water, has a higher level of acidity than pure water, and a much higher level of acidity than the natural pH of the mouth.
The Ultimate Toothpaste Guide
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on May 23, 2017December 17, 2021Categories Blog, Dentist In Sunshine Coast, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry In Sunshine Coast
Choosing the right toothpaste can be confusing with so many types and flavours on the market today. The shelves in the dental hygiene aisle at stores are filled with a variety of dental care products. The large selections make it overwhelming to choose the best product that suits your needs.
At Smiles Nambour our normal response to questions about toothpaste is: “As long as it contains fluoride it all comes down to your preference and personal needs.”
Choosing the right toothpaste can be confusing with so many types and flavours on the market today. The shelves in the dental hygiene aisle at stores are filled with a variety of dental care products. The large selections make it overwhelming to choose the best product that suits your needs.
At Smiles Nambour our normal response to questions about toothpaste is: “As long as it contains fluoride it all comes down to your preference and personal needs.”
Top 7 Dental Care Tips for Healthy, Strong Teeth
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on March 16, 2017February 18, 2022Categories Blog, Dental Video, Oral Health
Keeping Your Gums In Tip-Top Shape
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on February 3, 2017December 17, 2021Categories Blog, Dentist In Sunshine Coast, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry In Sunshine Coast
Any kind of gum disease is a threat to your oral health and overall health. Bacterial diseases such as gum disease have been linked to larger diseases and illnesses including, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and even cancer. Estimates are that at least 20% of Australians have at least moderate gum disease.
This is why Smiles Nambour works with our patients to halt, reverse, and treat gum disease at all stages.
Because gum disease can damage your oral and general health, detecting it early is a key step to treating it. With every checkup, we look for early warning signs to ensure your maximum dental and general health.
What Are The Stages Of Gum Disease?
Most commonly, gum disease is first revealed while it is still gingivitis, through bleeding gums while you are brushing or flossing your teeth. This is a symptom of gum inflammation. Other symptoms include swollen, tender, or red gum tissue. Unfortunately, these symptoms can be very subtle, which is one reason dental checkup every six months are so key to your health.
Any kind of gum disease is a threat to your oral health and overall health. Bacterial diseases such as gum disease have been linked to larger diseases and illnesses including, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and even cancer. Estimates are that at least 20% of Australians have at least moderate gum disease.
This is why Smiles Nambour works with our patients to halt, reverse, and treat gum disease at all stages.
Because gum disease can damage your oral and general health, detecting it early is a key step to treating it. With every checkup, we look for early warning signs to ensure your maximum dental and general health.
What Are The Stages Of Gum Disease?
Most commonly, gum disease is first revealed while it is still gingivitis, through bleeding gums while you are brushing or flossing your teeth. This is a symptom of gum inflammation. Other symptoms include swollen, tender, or red gum tissue. Unfortunately, these symptoms can be very subtle, which is one reason dental checkup every six months are so key to your health.
5 New Year Resolutions For Dental Health Success
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on January 10, 2017December 17, 2021Categories Blog, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry In Sunshine Coast
The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions started with the Babylonians 4000 years ago. The Babylonian New Year was at the planting of new crops, and the most common resolution was to return borrowed farm equipment.
Today, not many of us make that resolution, but there is something about the turning of the New Year that makes it a logical time for a fresh start. Today our most common resolutions revolve around health issues such as losing weight, exercising more, or eating better.
At Smiles Nambour we’d like to remind you that dental health resolutions are also great for general, and recommend the following resolutions for your new year.
Things to be Resolute About
- Schedule dentist visits. Sometimes it is easy to put off dental care – other important things arise in your life, you need to save money, sometimes you just forget. But don’t! Your dentist helps you keep your teeth clean, gums healthy, and smile bright.
The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions started with the Babylonians 4000 years ago. The Babylonian New Year was at the planting of new crops, and the most common resolution was to return borrowed farm equipment.
Today, not many of us make that resolution, but there is something about the turning of the New Year that makes it a logical time for a fresh start. Today our most common resolutions revolve around health issues such as losing weight, exercising more, or eating better.
At Smiles Nambour we’d like to remind you that dental health resolutions are also great for general, and recommend the following resolutions for your new year.
Things to be Resolute About
- Schedule dentist visits. Sometimes it is easy to put off dental care – other important things arise in your life, you need to save money, sometimes you just forget. But don’t! Your dentist helps you keep your teeth clean, gums healthy, and smile bright.
Keeping The Holidays Joyous: Tips for Oral Health
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on December 23, 2016December 17, 2021Categories Blog, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry In Sunshine Coast
During the holidays most of us are filled with joy and excitement for the events of the season. Parties abound, and these celebrations normally feature lots of appetizing food and beverages.
It’s hard not to enjoy the delicious food, sweet treats, and syrupy drinks. But as you celebrate, the sugars you are taking in could be wreaking havoc on your teeth.
Most of us know how detrimental sugar is to teeth but during holidays your oral health can slip your mind. Don’t let it! At Smiles Nambour, we are committed to helping you do everything necessary for great dental health!
During the holidays most of us are filled with joy and excitement for the events of the season. Parties abound, and these celebrations normally feature lots of appetizing food and beverages.
It’s hard not to enjoy the delicious food, sweet treats, and syrupy drinks. But as you celebrate, the sugars you are taking in could be wreaking havoc on your teeth.
Most of us know how detrimental sugar is to teeth but during holidays your oral health can slip your mind. Don’t let it! At Smiles Nambour, we are committed to helping you do everything necessary for great dental health!
Dental Infographic: Don’t let December Damage your Dental Bliss
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on December 20, 2016December 17, 2021Categories Blog, Dental Infographics - Dentist Sunshine Coast, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry In Sunshine Coast
How Eating Disorders Affect Your Oral Health
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on November 17, 2016December 17, 2021Categories Blog, Dental Infographics - Dentist Sunshine Coast, Oral Health, Preventive Dentistry In Sunshine Coast
5 Steps to a Healthy, Better Smile
Author Dr Lakshmi Morisetty (Dentist) Posted on November 5, 2016December 17, 2021Categories Blog, Oral Health
It takes quite a lot of effort to maintain a healthy, white smile. But at the end of the day, there’s no doubt that the results and benefits you can get from keeping your smile healthy and beautiful are very worthwhile.
Good, overall oral health goes beyond the way you look. A healthy mouth can result in a healthy body. There’s a saying that the mouth is the gateway to a person’s body. This means that the condition of your teeth and gums are good indicators of your general health.
There are some easy ways to achieve good oral health and a better smile. By following these steps, you will be on the way to ensuring good health for the rest of your body.
It takes quite a lot of effort to maintain a healthy, white smile. But at the end of the day, there’s no doubt that the results and benefits you can get from keeping your smile healthy and beautiful are very worthwhile.
Good, overall oral health goes beyond the way you look. A healthy mouth can result in a healthy body. There’s a saying that the mouth is the gateway to a person’s body. This means that the condition of your teeth and gums are good indicators of your general health.
There are some easy ways to achieve good oral health and a better smile. By following these steps, you will be on the way to ensuring good health for the rest of your body.
