by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 29, 2024 | Gum Disease, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention
Your oral health isn’t just about your stunning smile—it’s a vital factor in your overall well-being. A growing body of research is uncovering a fascinating link between gum health and heart health. The surprising benefits of keeping your teeth and gums...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 26, 2024 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Risk Factors
Have you ever felt a moment of hesitation during a conversation, wondering if your breath might not be as fresh as you’d like? I think we all have! Bad breath, or chronic halitosis, can affect our social interactions and self-confidence. Fortunately, while the...
by Dr Linda Chen | 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 Dr Linda Chen | Mar 2, 2023 | Gum Disease, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Health Men, Oral Health Tips & 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 | Feb 28, 2023 | Dental News & Research, Gum Disease, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Children, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Health Men, Oral Health Senior, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Oral Health Women, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
An Australian Dental Association (ADA) spokesperson has warned residents staying indoors during lockdowns (or not), that snacking more frequently increases the risk of long term dental problems. While Australia’s track record on oral health is patchy at the best of...
by | Feb 28, 2023 | Gum Disease, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Pathogens, Prevention
Since the COVID-19 epidemic began, thousands of clinical studies have been published regarding the pathways and mechanisms of viral infection. Although emergency use authorised mRNA vaccines have become the default medical countermeasure in many countries, new...
