by Dr Linda Chen | Sep 1, 2025 | Oral Health Tips & Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
Think you’re doing your teeth a favour by giving them a hard scrub? You might be surprised to know that heavy brushing can do more harm than good. Going too hard is like taking a scouring pad to car paintwork — it strips away the very layer designed to protect. The...
by Dr Linda Chen | May 27, 2025 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Oral Hygiene Care
Let’s be honest—we’ve all had those moments. You’re rushing to a meeting, just finished a garlicky lunch, or realise your breath might not be the freshest. That’s when many people reach for a trusty mouth spray. But what exactly does mouth spray do for your breath? Is...
by Dr Linda Chen | Apr 22, 2025 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Prevention
Think water is just for quenching your thirst? Think again! Every sip you take plays a vital role in keeping your smile radiant and healthy. From washing away bacteria to preventing dry mouth, your daily water intake has a bigger impact on your teeth than you might...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jan 28, 2025 | Oral Health Tips & Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
Eat this? Don’t eat that! Eat to save your teeth and gums! Every bite you take initiates a complex chain reaction in your mouth that can either strengthen or weaken your oral health. While most of us dutifully brush, floss, and visit our dentist, we might be...
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 2, 2023 | Dental News & Research, Gum Disease, Oral Health, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & 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...
