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 12, 2019 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Education, Oral Safety and First Aid
You may need a mouthguard, known as a nightguard, if you have a chronic teeth grinding habit. If you don’t address the physical/psychological reasons for your teeth grinding habit (i.e. stress), nor use a night guard, you may experience further complications...
by Linda | Mar 30, 2019 | Cosmetic Dental, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Women, Oral Safety and First Aid
Having healthy teeth and gums is important for chewing and breaking down food for better digestion, as well as optimal nutritional intake. If your teeth and gums aren’t healthy, you may experience oral and general health complications as a result. That’s...
by Linda | Feb 22, 2019 | Diagnosis, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Education, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and 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?...
by Linda | Nov 9, 2017 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
The most prevalent factors that contribute to tooth sensitivity are the foods we eat, and the beverages we drink. There are two main effects that food and beverages have on tooth sensitivity: Foods (and drinks) that are hot, cold, sweet and/or sour can trigger a brief...
by Linda | Nov 6, 2016 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Education, Oral Links to General Health, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Diabetes and your oral health World Diabetes Day will be celebrated this year on 14 November to help raise awareness of diabetes, and to help promote the importance of screening. Presently, 1 in 2 people live with an undiagnosed diabetes condition. But with better...
