by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 26, 2018 | Dental News & Research, Oral Health Education, Oral Safety & First Aid, Signs & Symptoms
Sugar is the new tobacco. For years, the side effects of excess sugar consumption have stayed under the radar of the Department of Health. Now, it’s finally under scrutiny, since being identified as a contributing factor to rising rates of obesity, diabetes,...
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...
by Dr Linda Chen | 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...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 10, 2017 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Winter has long been associated with catching the flu, stuffy noses and staying indoors. Trouble is, when you don’t get enough sun exposure, you run the risk of experiencing a vitamin D deficiency – which increases your risk of cavities, especially by late...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 31, 2017 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts
There are four types of teeth in your mouth. Each type has specific functions as you bite and chew through your food. Without them and your natural saliva, we would not be able to process and prepare the food we eat well enough for healthy digestion. The first crucial...
