by Linda | Oct 16, 2020 | Oral Health Children, Oral Health Education, Oral Safety and First Aid, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Australian school students have started taking a set of classes developed to address and inform them of the health risks of excess sugar consumption. This joint oral health program was developed by the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and SugarByHalf, a...
by Linda | Feb 25, 2020 | News, Oral Health Education, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
You wouldn’t think that competitive athletes, both amateurs and professionals, would have many oral health issues. They’re usually fit, healthy, active and non-smoking individuals with healthy diets. Not only that, a whopping 94% of elite athletes brush their teeth...
by Linda | Jan 10, 2020 | Oral Health Education, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Safety and First Aid, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Tartar or calculus is an oral condition where a calcified build up occurs behind or outside your teeth along the gum line. Most oral health information will tell you that tartar is the end result of plaque that has hardened because it hasn’t been removed...
by Linda | Dec 20, 2019 | Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and 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 Linda | May 30, 2019 | Cosmetic Dental, News, Oral Health Children, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
In a recent joint statement, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) Deputy CEO, Eithne Irving and Melbourne-based dental practitioner, Dr Toni Surace have advised parents and teens that DIY teeth whitening kits and products are unsuitable for children and teens under...
by Linda | Feb 22, 2019 | Diagnosis, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Education, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Most people are familiar with tooth decay but not tooth erosion. Tooth erosion should not be confused with tooth decay which is a type of tooth damage caused by bacterial acidic by-products – however they are similar. What is tooth erosion and what causes it?...
