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Why teeth hurt when you get them cleaned

Posted: 17th March 2018


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Do you wonder why your teeth hurt when you get them cleaned? Read More

Electric Toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes versus manual toothbrushes

Posted: 17th August 2017


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Both will do a good job but an electric toothbrush can be a bit easier to use. An electric toothbrush is a more foolproof way of brushing your teeth because unless you are really concentrating on your technique when brushing manually it is likely you may not move the brush head quickly enough or at the angles needed to really clean well. Read More

Stop bad breath

How to stop bad breath

Posted: 7th August 2017


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Brushing and flossing are definitely the first steps to eliminating bad breath. Most people happily brush their teeth, but you really need to brush and floss to remove bacteria responsible for creating odorous sulphur compounds and the food they feed on. Read More