Why does the dentist cost a fortune? | AUT Teeth Matters

Welcome to Auckland University of Technology’s (AUT) Research Matters! 🚀 AUT’s Research Matters video series is where AUT academics answer everyday questions about their fields of expertise. Get the answer to those questions you’ve always had – or maybe never knew to ask. Teeth Matters Want to keep your teeth healthy without breaking the bank? Why is the dentist so expensive? Should you floss? Do fancy toothbrushes really work? Senior Lecturer Kaiwhakaako Chanae Ihimaera breaks it all down in today’s episode of Research Matters. 🦷 Chapters Introduction 0:00 Why is it so expensive to go to the dentist? 0:32 Should I use mouthwash after brushing? 1:51 Purple toothpaste and charcoal toothpaste 2:17 Can certain foods stain my teeth? 2:58 Do I really need to brush my teeth twice a day? 3:38 Should I floss and are water flossers any good? 4:34 I’m scared of going to the dentist. What can I do? 5:25 Is an expensive electric toothbrush better than my standard one? 7:05 What should I do if my teeth/gums bleed when I brush my teeth? 7:37 If I play sports, should I wear a mouthguard? 8:15 Do my kids really need expensive braces? 8:43 Should I be concerned, that sugary drinks will make my kids’ teeth rot? 9:41 🦷 Niho Ora ki Manukau, Oral Health Manukau: https://adc.aut.ac.nz/ #AUTUniversity #ResearchMatters #Research #NZ #DentalCare #DentalMyths