Health Tips for Kids Going Back to School
As the kids get ready to go back to school, here are a few tips to help them have a healthy and happy start to the term. Walk to school, if possible as there are lots of benefits of daily exercise. It can help improve concentration and can increase self-confidence, and physical activity leads to […]
Could Your Mouth Ulcers be Due to a Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
If you frequently have mouth ulcers, it could be a sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency. You need this vitamin to keep your nervous system healthy and to make red blood cells, and to release energy from food. When you don’t receive enough vitamin B12, your body produces abnormally large red blood cells that don’t […]
Oral Health Care as You Age
As you get older, your oral health can change. Common problems faced by older people include tooth loss, tooth decay, and gum disease. It’s more likely that prescription medications are needed as we age. These can cause a variety of side effects including dry mouth (xerostomia). A loss of teeth can affect appearance, potentially damaging […]
Seasonal Allergies and Their Potential Impact on Your Oral Health
Seasonal allergies can affect your oral health. Often people with allergies will suffer throat, mouth and even tooth discomfort due to sinus problems. When mucus builds up in your sinuses, it can create pressure on your teeth and nerves, causing toothache and sensitivity. Issues with bad breath could be caused by untreated nasal congestion, and […]
Why We Love Our Mum – Dental Care for Mum and Bub is Vital
Changes during pregnancy can affect your dental health, and it is critical to look after your dental health and your baby’s oral health during the first few months of their life. Good oral care will make sure you both enjoy healthy mouth in the future. Also, there is potentially a link between good gum health […]
Healthy Little Smiles – Preventing Bad Breath in Children
Bad breath or halitosis isn’t just an adult problem as it can affect children too! Sometimes bad breath is due to diet, for example, if your kid has recently eaten something with onions or garlic, it’s just a matter of waiting until the food passes through their body. More persistent bad breath can be caused […]
The Best Way to Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Even very young infants and toddlers can get tooth decay, and one of the biggest problems is called baby bottle tooth decay. What Is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay? Many foods enjoyed by children and toddlers and including formula, milk and apple juice contain sugar. When a child drinks from a bottle, the sugar in liquids […]
How to Stop the Easter Bunny from Ruining Your Teeth
Many people will tuck into decadent chocolatey treats over Easter and may worry about how it will affect their pearly whites. However, with a bit of foresight, you can have your chocolate and eat it without causing too much long-term damage to teeth. Our quick tips will help you. Keep up with Your Regular Routine […]
Hosting an Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt
Lots of families will have a traditional Easter egg hunt, but this year, but how about doing something different? Outlined below are a couple of ideas that will put a twist on an old favourite. Host an Easter Egg Treasure Hunt Write out clues to direct your kids to the next location in a treasure […]
Do Something Different This Easter and Visit the Vintage Festival
If you are looking for something a bit different to do this Easter, don’t miss the Easter Vintage Festival hosted by Highfield Pioneer Village. This year is the 22nd anniversary of this annual event that takes place on the Saturday, Sunday and Easter Monday. Every year, the festival has a theme, and this time it’s […]