by Dr Linda Chen | Dec 20, 2019 | Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Are oral mouthwashes doing you more harm than good? There are mouthwashes and there are mouthwashes. Some are pro-biotic, some are fluoridated to help strengthen tooth enamel, while others contain alcohol and are meant to zap all the oral bacteria in your mouth to...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 12, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention
Fluoride is a natural occurring mineral that is found in the environment in water sources that have filtered through volcanic rocks and soil. There is no question that fluoride is an essential factor to develop and maintain strong healthy teeth. This reduces the risk...
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 | Oct 4, 2018 | Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention
Keeping your tongue clean is an important part of oral health care and hygiene. Why? Because oral bacteria can build up on your tongue, just like it does on your teeth. If excess bacteria accumulate on your tongue, you may experience halitosis or bad breath. But...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 27, 2017 | New Dental Technology, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
Manual toothbrushes have served us well as an effective tool to maintain and improve our oral health for centuries. They are inexpensive, easy to buy and portable which means you can brush your teeth anytime and anywhere. When a suitable manual toothbrush is used...
by Dr Linda Chen | Dec 14, 2016 | Oral Hygiene Care, Signs & Symptoms, Special Days & Events
Christmas is almost upon us again, and Australian kids and adults are experts at Christmas snacking over the holiday period. Chocolate, cake, chips, Xmas pudding, custard, endless bowls of sweets – you name it, we munch it. We feast like kings and queens –...