by Linda | Mar 28, 2024 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Links to General Health, Oral pathogens, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Diabetes and oral health impact each other in ways that the general public may not often consider. Compared to the broader population, individuals with diabetes face greater risk of periodontal disease, which may begin with inflamed gums and bleeding. Unchecked, this...
by Linda | Mar 2, 2023 | Gum disease, News, Oral Health, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
The University of Adelaide and the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH) has recently published their joint study into Australia’s oral health status. Data was obtained from approximately 15,000 adults over the age of 15 living in all parts of...
by Linda | Mar 2, 2023 | Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Health Men, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Health Women, Oral Hygiene Care, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
In a recent study, published by researchers from King’s College London, new data has revealed there is a significant link between obesity and tooth erosion. What is tooth erosion? Tooth erosion, or tooth wear, is a common oral condition in which the surfaces of your...
by Linda | Mar 2, 2023 | Dental Treatment, Gum disease, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Why do my gums bleed when flossing? Everybody knows the benefits of flossing and interdental cleaning. The regular practice of these oral care and hygiene habits can help ensure that the gum line and hard-to-reach areas between your teeth are free from plaque. Keeping...
by Linda | Feb 28, 2023 | Dental Check-up & Cleaning, Dental Treatment, Gum disease, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
Maintaining oral hygiene is essential for good oral health and preventing decay, cavities & gum disease. We achieve this by diligently brushing our teeth twice and flossing once daily. Additionally, you go to your dentist or dental hygienist once or twice a year...
by Linda | Feb 28, 2023 | Gum disease, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
Saliva plays an essential role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. If you experience reduced saliva flow and long term dryness of the mouth, you are at higher risk of oral health issues, including decay, cavities and oral infection. Saliva has two main functions in...
