Part one of our Whitening Wisdom series looked at how and why teeth stain, and which foods are the main culprits. Part two examined which home whitening remedies are effective, which are dangerous and which are just marketing spin. The simple fact is that people are investing more money into looking good - and the teeth whitening industry as a whole has benefited from that. We wrote these Whitening Wisdom articles to offer a well researched, balanced perspective on teeth whitening without the spin. At Laser + Holistic Dental we [...]

In part one of the Whitening Wisdom series, we discussed how lots of foods - even very healthy ones can cause teeth staining. In this article we will go through a whole range of common whitening methods, teeth whitening home remedies, internet whitening fads and the professional whitening options. Getting to the bottom of which teeth whitening technique works bests and what doesn’t work at all can be tricky - if you’ve been doing your own research then this article should be a good resource for you. To make things [...]

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments in Australia, and over the last few years teeth whitening has become a huge industry with a range of new products and technologies becoming available. This article is Part One of our Whitening Wisdom series, which will examine teeth whitening as an industry, go through the science and inform you on the best ways to go about getting a healthy, attractive, white smile. In Part One we will go through how and why tooth staining happens, understanding the importance [...]

The idea of wisdom teeth removal can be a scary thing for teenagers and young adults. People often talk about the swelling, the pain, the time off work, school or university which builds up the ‘fear factor’ and because of this they may delay treatment. It is recommended that most people have their wisdom teeth removed by their early 20’s, when the teeth are erupting through the gums. In some cases, people’s wisdom teeth come through totally fine and they will not need to be extracted. However, ‘impacted’ wisdom teeth [...]

What is oil pulling & how does it work? Oil pulling involves swishing oil around the mouth like a mouthwash. The intention of this is to use the oil to remove harmful bacteria or ‘biofilm’ from the mouth. There are thousands of bacteria in the mouth, many of which are not healthy for you. Leaving a harmful biofilm in the mouth can lead to issues like bad breath, stained teeth, gum inflammation, gingivitis and cavities. Simply put, bad bacteria cause a lot of problems when left unchecked - so is [...]

Biological dentistry is a term far more common in the United States than Australia. When used correctly the terms ‘Biological Dentist’ and ‘Holistic Dentist’ are interchangeable. Unfortunately holistic dentistry has now reached buzzword status - where many dental clinics claim to be holistic without doing more than simply not placing mercury amalgam fillings. A biological or holistic dentist will approach your dental care from the perspective that the oral environment plays an important role in overall health. A truly biological or holistic dentist will critically assess evidence to make the [...]