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....
We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Hannah to our practice to help with her smile enhancement. During an initial consultation with Dr Viraj, we listened to Hannah’s concerns and learnt that she was unhappy with the current shape, colour, and level of her teeth....
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?...