by Dr Linda Chen | May 11, 2023 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Oral Health Women, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention
Helping mums maintain oral health amidst the stresses of daily life Being a mum can bring great joy, but it also comes with its fair share of pressure and challenges. With many responsibilities to handle, stress can become a constant companion for many moms....
by Dr Linda Chen | Apr 27, 2022 | Dental Treatment, Oral Health, Oral Health Children, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Prevention
Everybody has teeth with fissures and pits on the top chewing surfaces. Fissures are like tiny grooves while pits are more like small hollows. If they run too deep, they can turn into areas where bacteria plaque accumulates, causing tooth decay. Fissure sealants are a...
by Dr Linda Chen | May 11, 2021 | Diagnosis, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
If you’ve brushed twice and flossed once daily for months, you might think you’ve been plaque free for all that time. But at your next regular check-up, your dentist delivers the bad news – you’ve consistently missed certain hard-to-reach areas...
by Dr Linda Chen | Apr 16, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
In March 2019, oral health researchers at the University of Queensland published the results of a study on the oral bacterial fighting properties of cranberries and other dark-coloured fruit berries. Previous clinical research has shown cranberry polyphenols to have...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jan 31, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Prevention
A new study* conducted by New Zealand researchers at the University of Otago aims to figure out why high fibre foods are good for your oral health. Previous clinical research has already established that a higher fibre and wholegrain intake is beneficial for oral...
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...
