That Sugar Film

That Sugar Film

Today I had a chance to watch a very fascinating documentary film by an Australian actor, Damon Gameau, called “That Sugar Film”. Damon was intrigued by what sugar does to our bodies and decided to go on a 60 days experiment with a high-sugar diet. He also...
Piksters – Say goodbye to floss

Piksters – Say goodbye to floss

When cleaning large gaps between teeth, an interdental brush is more user-friendly than floss. Many of my patients love this product so much they use these brushes instead of toothpicks after meals. The common brands of these products are Piksters or TePe. The tip is...
You need to floss more – really?

You need to floss more – really?

I feel that at some point in your life you’ll be told this line by your dentist when you ask how can you clean your teeth better and it’s one of the biggest misconceptions about cleaning. Similarly, after informing patients they have a lot of plaque in...
Are mouthwashes good for my teeth?

Are mouthwashes good for my teeth?

This is the third instalment in the oral hygiene series and the topic is on Mouthwash. A fair few patients use mouthwash on a regular basis but do these products really help your teeth as much as what the commercials claimed? I will discuss a few different types of...
Which toothpaste should you use?

Which toothpaste should you use?

Another question I get asked a lot by my patients is which toothpaste should they use. Here’s the second instalment of the oral hygiene series. The choice of toothpaste is not as important as how you use your toothbrush. The aim of cleaning is getting rid of...