by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 26, 2024 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Health Tips and 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 | 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 Dr Linda Chen | 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 | Feb 28, 2023 | Oral Health, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
For most people, brushing teeth twice daily is a chore but as everyone knows, this oral care habit is one of the most essential ways we can safeguard our teeth. Equally important is what you put on your toothbrush – toothpaste. The toothpaste you decide to use on a...
by | 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...
by | Feb 28, 2023 | Gum disease, News, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Children, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Health Men, Oral Health Senior, Oral Health Tips and 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...
