by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 29, 2024 | Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health, Prevention
Have you ever taken a moment to have a look in the mirror and noticed slight differences in the colour of your teeth? It’s natural to wonder what these tooth stains could mean, and whether they’re something to worry about. Tooth discolouration is a common...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 23, 2023 | Cosmetic Dental, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health
Is take-home teeth whitening right for you? In social and professional settings, your bright and beautiful smile can powerfully contribute to your feelings of confidence. It is also widely perceived as a sign of good health and can positively influence how people...
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 | 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...
