by Hartwell Dentistry | Feb 28, 2019 | Oral Health, Oral Systemic Health, tooth decay, Your Comfort
Probiotics ‘The Good Bacteria’ What are probiotics? Probiotics contain live beneficial bacteria that are the same or similar to bacteria that are in our bodies. Our bodies are full of bacteria, up to 30% of our weight. Research confirms that having too many “bad”...
by Hartwell Dentistry | Jun 1, 2018 | Dental Sedation, Oral Health, Your Comfort
You are probably thinking, “Who isn’t afraid of the dentist?” Well you are not wrong; most people don’t exactly look forward to their dental visits. They may experience small hesitation going to the dentist, a general dislike or an outright phobia. Just a routine exam...
by Hartwell Dentistry | Mar 6, 2018 | Advanced Technology, Jaw & Muscle Pain, Oral Systemic Health, Sleep Apnea, Your Comfort
Whether you come in for your initial examination or your periodic examination, there are many things we assess as a part of your comprehensive dental examination. With our increasing understanding of the links between oral and total body health, Drs Horng and...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 5, 2017 | Dental Team, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene home care, Saving your teeth, Your Comfort
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 by kissing? There are up to 700 different types of bacteria that...
by Hartwell Dentistry | Nov 11, 2016 | Oral Health, Oral Systemic Health, Saving your teeth, Your Comfort
Bleeding gums, is it Normal? One of the most common questions we get asked as both Dentists and Hygienist is, ” Why do my gums bleed?” or ” My gums bleed when I brush but I know it is because I never floss!”. Today at Hartwell Dentistry we are...
by Hartwell Dentistry | Oct 28, 2016 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene home care, Your Comfort
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, treatment heavily relies on diagnosing the cause of the malodour....
