7 Questions To Ask When Choosing A New Dentist

Picking a new dentist can be a lengthy and pesky process, especially if you were happy with your old one. Whether your former dentist is retiring, taking a leave of absence, or moving away, you’ll want to start looking for a replacement as soon as possible. But how can you make the right choice when. Continue reading >>

Thorough brushing of your teeth takes roughly 2 minutes. This should be done at least twice a day to help prevent cavities, gum disease, bad breath and to protect your overall oral health! However, there is more, you may be missing out on a huge part of dental care if you are not replacing your. Continue reading >>

As the saying goes, “you are what you eat”. This also applies to your oral health. It is important that you are mindful of what you put into your body as this can have damaging effects on your body, specifically your mouth! Drinks Are Your Top Staining Culprits! Common teeth stainers include tea, coffee, fruit. Continue reading >>

  Tooth mousse is a specially designed formula of bio-available calcium and phosphate (with no fluoride). It is the first product for professional use to contain Recaldent™. Recaldent™ is derived from milk protein which has been known to have a tooth protective effect as it contains casein protein called Casein Phosphopeptide (CPP), which carried calcium.. Continue reading >>

Do you know how to clean your retainer? So you have finished your orthodontic treatment and now have beautiful straight teeth you always wanted but hard work does not finish there. In order for your teeth to stay that way your dentist will recommend a retainer to wear. Most probably a combination of fixed and. Continue reading >>

Think about it… Our mouths contain lots of bacteria and now imagine all those bacteria ‘sitting’ on your toothbrush… You can think: But I am rinsing my toothbrush with water after every use. Yes, some of the bacteria and food debris will go down the drain, but far too many of them remain on our. Continue reading >>

Ok, think of it this way. You invested lots of money and plenty of time to finally straighten your teeth and you want them to stay that way for the rest of time. If you do then you need retainers! Your dentists will inform you at the beginning of your treatment you will need to. Continue reading >>

With Valentine’s Day approaching very soon, you might want to check out the following foods that can cause bad breath and may spoil your Valentine’s plans. Remember, though, you don’t have to steer away from them completely as there are ways to control or prevent them, as advised by Colgate. Remember most bad breath starts. Continue reading >>

Good Oral Hygiene Most of us know that maintaining good oral health involves brushing twice a day, flossing, using inter-dental brushes and rinsing with a fluoride mouthwash, as most dental associations recommend. Some diligent people take this further and brush after meals, sugary drinks and snacks. However, is this really good for your teeth?   What research. Continue reading >>

Since December 2011, our paediatric dentists at Smile Cliniq have been involved in various Oral Health Education Programmes for Schools. These programmes are designed to raise awareness in local primary and secondary schools through interactive seminars on oral health and hygiene. We believe prevention is better than cure. Our seminars, targeted to children of all. Continue reading >>