by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 24, 2025 | Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues, Risk Factors
The smallest details are often noticed the most—a slightly chipped tooth, a small gap, or uneven edges that make you think twice before smiling in photos. While these minor imperfections may not affect how you eat or drink, they can influence your social confidence in...
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...
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 | 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...
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...
