by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 10, 2023 | Oral Health Children, Oral Health Education, Prevention
As parents, it’s natural to worry about the dental health and development of our little ones. One major milestone in a baby’s life is teething—the process of growing their first teeth. Teething can start as early as 3 months old or up until 24 months old....
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 | Nov 26, 2021 | Oral Health Children, Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
It is absolutely essential to remove your child’s plaque daily – starting from infancy to the age when they are self-sufficient in their oral care and hygiene. Plaque removal is important because it is the primary oral issue that determines their real-time...
by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 9, 2021 | Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention
Heart disease is the No.1 leading cause of death in developed countries across the world. While approximately 80% of cardiac fatalities are preventable via regular exercise, less stress, following a plant-based diet and avoiding alcohol & tobacco, a new CV...
by Dr Linda Chen | Aug 10, 2021 | Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Dental plaque bio-films receive a lot of bad publicity, and for good reasons. Plaque causes tooth decay, cavities, gum disease and all sorts of oral health complications. However, plaque is often misunderstood, and is in fact an important microbiological bio-film that...
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....
