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Dr Rachel Mascord
Mar 28, 20233 min read
I don't have heartburn. . .
. . . or do I??? There is a common perception that we will easily 'know' if we have gastric reflux (heartburn). We might reckon that we...
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 28, 20193 min read
An unexpected challenge
Try to tell an exhausted person, who has a 'to do' list with no end in sight and a crying baby that they need to brush and floss more often.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 23, 20194 min read
Dental legacy
It is a fact that we pass on more to our children than our genes. This article explores the dental legacy we inherit and pass on to our kids
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 20, 20193 min read
A beautiful preparation
Read on for tips on how to maximise your health when you prepare to fall pregnant.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 20, 20193 min read
Gum health and pregnancy
The presence of poor gum health poses the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 19, 20192 min read
Dental health and fertility
Medical science has started to establish very strong associations between poor dental health and difficulty conceiving a baby.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 18, 20195 min read
Biofilm
Biofilms are important because they are increasingly implicated in the development of many of the chronic diseases we humans experience.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 15, 20193 min read
Choosing toothpaste
What is the purpose of toothpaste? Why do we need it? And how do you choose the right toothpaste for you?
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 14, 20193 min read
Choosing a toothbrush
How do you choose the right toothbrush? Here are some tips from the expert.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 14, 20194 min read
Smoking and dental health
Is it really necessary to talk about the links between smoking and dental disease? For now, yes.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 13, 20193 min read
Dry mouth
Dry mouth is a very uncomfortable and distressing condition with profound impacts on every aspect of health.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 13, 20191 min read
Introducing your child to the dentist
Simple tips for getting the important relationship between your child and the dentist off to a great start.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 13, 20192 min read
Why do I need to see the dentist?
Do I really regular dental check-ups? There are important medical reasons to see the dentist regularly.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 13, 20193 min read
Do I really need to see the dentist?
Relying on symptoms to indicate that something is wrong with our teeth and gums does not work. Here are the reasons why.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 12, 20192 min read
Marijuana and dental health
Marijuana usage poses a number of serious risks to oral health.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 4, 20192 min read
Saliva
Saliva is a body fluid that is absolutely essential to dental health.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 3, 20191 min read
Hot tips on how to care for your teeth
Here they are . . . the genuine red hot tips on DIY dentistry, right from the expert's fingertips . . .
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 3, 20192 min read
DIY Dentistry
In spite of the concern of dentists, there is enthusiastic uptake for unproven DIY dental products made by unaccountable vendors.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Sep 1, 20193 min read
Vaping
Is vaping a safe alternative to smoking? This article explores the trend and the risks it poses to dental health.
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Dr Rachel Mascord
Aug 31, 20192 min read
Breath mints and cough lollies
Many people have the perception that breath mints and cough lollies aren't real lollies, therefore cannot do any real harm.
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