I’m sure we’re all familiar with the proverb ‘prevention is better than cure’, and indeed the concept the phrase promotes. Even in ordinary times you’ll know that here at Peelhouse Dental we do bang on about the virtues of disease prevention and health promotion....
Dental amalgam, or ‘silver filling’, as it’s perhaps better known, has been around for over 150 years. Now, before I lay into amalgam (which I will) I should confess that there may be a slight conflict of interest on two counts:...
“Poor evidence to support fluoride being harmful,” says Matt Lawler Overwhelming evidence supports its safety. The evidence supporting the notion that fluoride is harmful in the low concentrations in artificially fluoridated water is very poor, whereas there is overwhelming evidence supporting its safety. The evidence supporting its efficacy...
Spring has sprung, but unfortunately, so have seasonal allergies. Congestion, sneezing and watery eyes can make it difficult to enjoy a beautiful spring day, but did you know your seasonal allergies might be impacting your oral health?...
Brushing your teeth is the obvious route to good oral health but we see many people with bad habits damaging their teeth and general dental health in the process. It’s about looking out for the less-obvious things you can do to keep your pearly whites...