by Dental Pod | May 29, 2019 | Blog
Regular cleans are not only to make the teeth look good but also to keep the gums healthy. What is plaque? Plaque is the sticky, colourless film that constantly forms on your teeth. A vast range of bacteria live in plaque and secrete acids that cause tooth decay and...
by Dental Pod | May 29, 2019 | Blog
Early in 2019, the Root Cause movie on Netflix has caused many enquiries from patients. How safe is the root canal treatment procedure? Root canals are helpful for the vast majority of patients who get them. Root canals solve three problems: relieving pain from tooth...
by Dental Pod | Jan 18, 2019 | Blog
Dr Matthew Clougher was born and raised in Hobart. He graduated from the University of Sydney in 2006 and moved back to Hobart to start practising in 2007. Having worked in both the public and private dental sectors. Matthew has gained great experience in general...
by Dental Pod | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog
Is there any science behind cultured foods and probiotics promoting better oral health? For many years, most of the research on probiotics was strictly limited to benefits in your gut health. The benefit for gut health is good enough reason alone to consume...
by Dental Pod | Jul 27, 2018 | Blog
Many people believe that digestion only begins the moment food is swallowed however it really begins at the very moment you put the food in your mouth. Chewing begins the digestive process, releasing saliva, which creates digestive enzymes therefore helping to break...