Does whitening toothpaste work?
Welcome back! Today at Hartwell Dentistry we will be discussing the different toothpastes on the market and what damage they could be doing to your teeth without you realizing. Did you ever wonder or...
View ArticleWhy save baby teeth?
Since children will eventually lose all of their baby teeth, why is it so important to treat them or look after them? There are 20 primary or deciduous baby teeth as opposed to the 32 adult teeth we...
View ArticleKeeping baby teeth
Welcome back to Hartwell Dentistry. Last blog we discuss the importance of treating baby teeth. This week we will be giving you handing tips on how to help prevent decay in your children’s teeth. Decay...
View ArticleWhat is your tongue telling you?
When you visit your dentist, they are not only examining your teeth but your entire mouth, including your tongue. This month with Hartwell Dentistry we will discussing why we check your tongue and what...
View ArticleWhy do I have bad breath?
Do you wake up to bad breath? Or worse, do you think bad breath is keeping friends away? What is bad breath? Bad breath, “halitosis” or “oral malodour” has many different origins and as a result,...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between a dental hygienist and OHT (oral health...
This week with Hartwell Dentistry we will be answering one the common questions we get asked, “What are dental hygienist and oral health therapists and how do they differ from each other?” What is the...
View ArticleShould I chew gum?
At Hartwell Dentistry this week, we are discussing whether chewing gum is good or bad for you. We have seen some of our patient’s return again and again to have treatment due to the negative effects of...
View ArticleWhat are disclosing tablets?
Welcome back to Hartwell Dentistry. This week we are discussing disclosing tablets. So, what are disclosing tablets? Disclosing tablets are a great tool for our patient’s to use to make sure they are...
View ArticleIs your mouth kissable?
This week with Hartwell Dentistry we will be talking about bacteria in your mouth and how it can be transferred from one person to another. Did you know that dental decay and gum disease can be shared...
View ArticleShould I floss everyday?
At Hartwell Dentistry this week, we will be discussing how you floss your teeth and other methods of cleaning between your teeth. There has been some recent articles regarding flossing and it’s pros...
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