by Linda | Jan 19, 2022 | Gum disease, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
If you have been diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease, your dentist will plan your treatment based on the level of disease you are experiencing. At early stages of the disease, you may only have to improve your oral hygiene practices and have a dental deep clean...
by Linda | Jul 1, 2021 | Gum disease, Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
There is one huge benefit to having lots of probiotic oral bacteria in your mouth. A healthy population of “good” germs can help eliminate the “bad” germs that cause tooth decay, cavities and gum disease. How can probiotic oral bacteria...
by Linda | Jun 9, 2021 | Diagnosis, Gum disease, Oral Conditions and 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 Linda | Oct 15, 2017 | Dental Treatment, Gum disease, Oral Health Education, Restorative Dentistry
Periodontal disease is all too common in Australia, and chances are, you may have some form of the disease if you are aged over 45. Once you have it, it’s unlikely that you’ll be cured completely, since it is a chronic condition much like diabetes. But...
