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 | Jan 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
There is increasing scientific research that illustrates the link between poor oral hygiene and the risk of developing Alzheimers. It has been found that brain tissue of people with dementia have the bacteria (such as Spirochetes and Treponema) associated with...
by Hartwell Dentistry | Dec 6, 2018 | Oral Health, Oral Hygiene home care, Oral Systemic Health, tooth decay
There are a variety of mouth washes available from Chemists, Supermarkets and Dental practices. But what do they all do? Do you need to use them, and which one is the right one for you? Depending on your current oral health status and situation depends if you need to...
by Hartwell Dentistry | Nov 16, 2017 | Health Article, Oral Health, Oral Systemic Health
Did you know that we can now test the bacteria in your mouth? We all have billions of bacteria present in our mouth, some good, some bad. The right balance of bacteria is essential to our overall health and well being. However the bacteria that cause gum infection...
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...
