by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 5, 2023 | Dental Checkup & Cleaning, Diagnosis, Oral Health, Prevention
Are you one of the many Australians who only visit the dentist when they have a dental problem? If so, you may be missing out on an essential component of maintaining good oral health— regular dental checkups. Comprehensive oral examinations are crucial for preventing...
by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 1, 2022 | Dental Treatment, Diagnosis, Oral Conditions & Issues, Risk Factors
Wisdom teeth are the third and last set of molars to erupt and generally appear between the ages of 18 and 25. When wisdom teeth grow correctly, they can support the back teeth and help with chewing. However, this is not always the case. Wisdom teeth can often be...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 9, 2021 | Diagnosis, Gum Disease, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Education, Prevention
Your dentist is highly trained to quickly spot any teeth or gum issues you might have during a check up. However, no matter how good their eyesight is, there may be things going on below the gum line that are not visible – even to the most eagle-eyed dentist....
by Dr Linda Chen | May 11, 2021 | Diagnosis, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
If you’ve brushed twice and flossed once daily for months, you might think you’ve been plaque free for all that time. But at your next regular check-up, your dentist delivers the bad news – you’ve consistently missed certain hard-to-reach areas...
by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 22, 2019 | Diagnosis, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Education, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Most people are familiar with tooth decay but not tooth erosion. Tooth erosion should not be confused with tooth decay which is a type of tooth damage caused by bacterial acidic by-products – however they are similar. What is tooth erosion and what causes it?...
