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 | Oct 12, 2019 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Education, Oral Safety & 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 Dr Linda Chen | Mar 30, 2019 | Cosmetic Dental, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Women, Oral Safety & 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 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?...
by Dr Linda Chen | Apr 27, 2018 | Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Education, Oral Safety & First Aid, Signs & Symptoms
Dental emergencies can occur at any time, and usually involve injury to your teeth or mouth, severe toothache, bleeding, oral infections and swelling. During these events, it is important to stay calm and make sure that you take rational steps to minimise further...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 9, 2017 | Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Prevention, Signs & 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...
