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 | Jun 25, 2025 | Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention
When we think tooth loss, we usually picture kids waiting for the tooth fairy or older adults whose teeth have already had a good innings. But when it happens in your teens or twenties, it can feel like a life interrupted.The truth is, tooth loss affects young people...
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 | Mar 25, 2025 | Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues, Prevention, Signs and Symptoms
Dental fillings are your silent sentinels, defending your teeth against the progression of decay. Yet despite their durable nature, these protective barriers face their own battle against time. Like any restoration, fillings gradually lose their integrity—weakening,...
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 | Jan 10, 2025 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Children, Prevention, Risk Factors
What’s the risk when your child sucks their thumb? As parents, we all want the best for our children, so it’s only natural to feel concerned about certain habits—especially one as common as thumb-sucking. You may have noticed your little one turning to their thumb for...
