Pregnant Mums: how to take care of teeth during pregnancy

Teeth care during pregnancy woman with fingers pointing at teeth Pregnant Mums: how to take care of teeth during pregnancy

For many women, looking after teeth during pregnancy is sometimes forgotten about. But being pregnant doesn’t mean your teeth should suffer.  How does gum disease affect pregnancy? Poor dental health during pregnancy can adversely impact your baby. Alarmingly, research has found a link between severe gum disease during pregnancy to low birth weight in the …

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Sport Drinks and Teeth: How Exercise and Sport Can Affect Your Dental Health

Sport drinks can directly affect your teeth health Sport Drinks and Teeth: How Exercise and Sport Can Affect Your Dental Health

Many athletes rely on sport drinks to keep up a certain level of energy and performance. Research has shown that many athletes also have recurring dental problems. There’s a chance you too may putting your teeth at risk by relying on sports drinks for hydration and stamina, and here’s why: Sports drinks are high in …

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Love your tooth enamel: 3 Simple Ways to Prevent Enamel Erosion and Tooth Decay

Whitehorse Dental are sharing 3 tips on how to prevent enamel erosion to keep teeth healthy Love your tooth enamel: 3 Simple Ways to Prevent Enamel Erosion and Tooth Decay

A lot of things we like to eat and drink have an acidic nature This isn’t just the bad stuff, like soft drinks and energy drinks. The list also includes fruit, juices, (even freshly squeezed juices), citrus, lemon and wine. Enamel wear occurs as a result of exposing our teeth to an acidic environment. This …

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