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 26, 2018 | Dental News & Research, Oral Health Men, Prevention, Special Days & Events
If you’ve been binge watching the FIFA World Cup on TV, your teeth won’t be at risk from a direct hit to the face from a soccer ball, unlike the actual players in the game. However, you may be putting your teeth at risk if you binge snack at the same time....
by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 28, 2018 | Dental Treatment, Oral Health Children, Prevention
TC Dental dentists can provide a range of dental treatments for your child, depending on what oral health issues they have. But we also offer treatment options that can prevent most of these issues from occurring in the first place. Fissure sealants are one such...
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 | Jul 24, 2017 | Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Can you imagine your front tooth getting knocked out while playing your favourite sport? How about experiencing a fractured jaw or concussion? Sports-related oral injuries and trauma are among the most common experienced by athletes – young and old, and of any...
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...
