Let’s rethink the “germ theory” of disease!
Have you ever wondered where our modern-day thinking of germs and diseases comes from? Before Louis Pasteur put forward his “germ theory” of disease in 1861, it was commonly thought that diseases of...
View ArticleStop popping those pills!
Unless you are reading this blog in remote Africa eating your own home-grown crops, there is an almost 100 per cent certainty that you have consumed some form of supplement in your life (whether as a...
View ArticleThe changing face of cosmetic dentistry
Bedazzled by the avalanche of cosmetic solutions now available to improve your teeth? You are not alone! The face of cosmetic dentistry has changed rapidly. While it would seem that most people would...
View ArticleImprove your health with cosmetic dentistry
Patients, from my experience, often think of cosmetic dentistry and the health of their mouth as two mutually exclusive things. Their primary focus is mainly about enhancing the appearance of their...
View ArticleTinnitus: Can you hear me Scotty?
Do you or one of your loved ones suffer with ringing in the ears? According to the Mayo Clinic, tinnitus can be defined as a a noise or ringing in the ears when no external sounds are present and it …...
View ArticleTo spit the dummy?
The dummy, or the “pacifier” as it known in other countries, is considered by many to be an essential shopping-list item to welcome your newborn into the world. A cursory search online about whether...
View ArticleBedwetting, the bathroom and your bed: the link
According to the Continence Foundation of Australia, bed wetting, or “enuresis”, is relatively common affecting one in five children. It is generally defined as involuntary nighttime wetting in...
View ArticleOestrogen dominance and dental problems: the link
The term “oestrogen dominance” was first coined by Dr John Lee to describe the various symptoms and conditions that occur when the delicate balance between progesterone to oestrogen is lost in favour...
View ArticleOral disease: when the toothbrush is not the answer
As dentists, we understand the importance of good oral hygiene to prevent oral disease. Meticulous tooth-brushing, flossing and gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash are the bedrock of preventive...
View ArticleTen steps for happy children: part 1
Do you, or someone you know, have children who never seem to be happy? Many children today are lost in an immersive world of social media and online gaming, with insufficient time to enjoy their...
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