At Loock Dental we take a holistic approach to your oral health and well-being. A recent study (2021) has shown a clear link between obesity and an increased risk of gum disease. It highlights in particular the bad effect obesity can have on the bone tissue surrounding your teeth. The connection between a high sugar…

With the big buzz around natural ingredients and the health benefits of herbal remedies and essential oils, it seems obvious to put the newly activated charcoal tooth whiteners and herbal toothpastes on offer into our shopping baskets as well. Press pause though – just as fruit is a fabulous part of your diet, but a…

Your toothbrush is an important investment in your oral health, as you will use it at least twice a day to clean your teeth properly. All toothbrushes are not create equal, however, and there can be a bewildering array available at the shops. Always feel free to speak to your dentist at Loock Dental to…

With Teachers Day this month, kids and parents are looking for fun ways to show appreciation for their teachers. Home-baked goodies and special treats are always welcome to hard working teachers. Keep your teacher smiling happily while also getting a gold star from your dentist with Loock Dental’s tips for healthy, tooth-kind treats. Look for…

Flossing is a part of your oral hygiene routine that can get neglected if you don’t realise how important it is, or if it is uncomfortable because you are flossing incorrectly. If you Google how to floss you might just end up with instructions for that weird little dance that was trending a few years…

Wisdom teeth are molars at the very back of your jaw, which usually come in when you are older, and hopefully wiser, than when your other permanent teeth erupted. Your dentist at Loock Dental can inform you of your wisdom teeth erupting as they show up in routine dental x rays, or through other symptoms….

If there is any topic bound to stir up a bit of controversy among parents and caregivers of young children, the question of dummies, thumb sucking and sippy cups is one of them. In this post we will focus on the potential effects of dummy and thumb sucking on the healthy development of your child’s…

There are plenty of old wive’s tales out there about how pregnancy can lead to women’s teeth falling out, home remedies to prevent this, or concerns how tooth decay and gum disease might affect your unborn baby. Loock Dental thought that this close to Mother’s Day, we would make a post for expecting mothers with…

A broken tooth is something we all have to deal with at some point. If it’s not our own teeth that break or chip on something hard, or in a sporting accident, then it could be a child or friend who has a broken tooth emergency. Loock Dental can explain what to do to repair…

Do you, your child or your partner grind your teeth or clench your jaw? Teeth grinding is when you move your jaw, with your teeth pressed together, while jaw clenching is when you hold your teeth together while tightening the jaw muscles. You may pick up signs of teeth grinding or jaw clenching yourself, or…