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...
by | Mar 2, 2023 | Dental News & Research, Oral Safety & First Aid, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
During the pandemic so far, the amount Australians have been drinking on-premises has dropped to moderate levels. That’s because a lot of bars, clubs, pubs, restaurants, venues and festivals have had to close during COVID-19. As a result, licensed liquor outlets all...
by | Mar 2, 2023 | Dental Treatment, Gum Disease, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Why do my gums bleed when flossing? Everybody knows the benefits of flossing and interdental cleaning. The regular practice of these oral care and hygiene habits can help ensure that the gum line and hard-to-reach areas between your teeth are free from plaque. Keeping...
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...
