by Dr. Linda Chen | Jul 31, 2026 | Gum Disease, Oral Conditions & Issues, Prevention
You sip something cold and feel a sharp jolt through your tooth. Or perhaps a dull ache is the first thing you notice when you wake up in the morning, despite brushing and flossing regularly. Naturally, you think you’re dealing with a cavity. Then comes the surprise:...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 23, 2025 | Gum Disease, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention
What do we have noses for? Not just for smelling or holding up our glasses! More than just a facial feature or a tool for smelling, the nose is a sophisticated filtration system that warms, humidifies, and purifies each breath before it reaches your lungs. Most of us...
by Dr. Linda Chen | Oct 15, 2024 | Gum Disease, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors
If you are human and you have teeth, you probably should consider adding tooth mousse into your dental care regime. This Aussie-developed tooth-strengthening product can make a real difference, helping you feel confident in your oral health as you face the challenges...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jan 19, 2022 | Gum Disease, Signs & 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 Dr Linda Chen | Jul 1, 2021 | Gum Disease, Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Signs & 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 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....
