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Choosing the Right Toothpaste for Your Child

Glen Eira Dental Group — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:25:28 +0000

With popular characters all over the packaging and no useful information to speak of, the toothpaste shelf at the shops is a tricky thing to navigate. Here are some helpful tips on choosing the correct strength fluoride toothpaste for your child. If your child complains that their toothpaste is ‘too spicy’, kids dentists have also included the inside scoop […]

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Flossing

Glen Eira Dental Group — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:10:56 +0000

Did you know that flossing is just as important as brushing your teeth? This often comes as a surprise to many of our patients, so don’t worry if you didn’t know, you’re not alone! Why do we Floss? Toothbrushing alone only cleans around 60% of the tooth surfaces. This is because the bristles on our toothbrush […]

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Are Electric Toothbrushes Better?

Glen Eira Dental Group — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:05:57 +0000

The good news is YES, electric toothbrushes have significant advantages over manual toothbrushes, and there’s good evidence to back it up. We recommend starting your child as early as they will tolerate it. How do Electric Toothbrushes Help? To understand more about why electric toothbrushes work better for many children, it’s important to remember the WHY […]

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Disclosing Plaque

Glen Eira Dental Group — Fri, 15 May 2020 10:37:12 +0000

SCHOOL IS GOING BACK! WOW! There will no doubt be a mix of emotions. Are you doing cartwheels or quietly cherishing the last couple of weeks of kids being at home? In the rush to get the haircuts, uniforms, lunch boxes ready. How about we check in to see how our kids have been brushing […]

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