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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | May 25, 2018 | Dental News & Research, Oral Safety & First Aid, Restorative Dentistry
A national oral health report card published in March, 2018 has revealed some sobering statistics regarding the oral health of Australians adults. Australia’s Adult Oral Health Tracker is a joint initiative of the Aust. Dental Association (ADA) and the Aust....
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...
