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Pregnancy and Dental Care

What dental problems are common for pregnant mothers? Each woman and each pregnancy is different. Some women experience no symptoms at all (aren’t they lucky?) and some have difficulty throughout their whole pregnancy. Morning sickness and nausea can make it difficult to brush or floss teeth. Hormonal changes affect gums and can cause bleeding gums […]

Fluoride and your teeth

How does fluoride prevent tooth decay? Fluoride (F-) helps by inhibiting demineralisation and promoting remineralisation of the enamel, inhibits acid production and ability for bacteria to process the dietary sugars F- systemically is transported in saliva and crevicular (gum) fluid Is there a recommended amount of fluoride? Recommended F- supplementation is 1mg per day over […]