by Dr Linda Chen | Jan 19, 2022 | Gum Disease, Signs & Symptoms
If you have been diagnosed with periodontal (gum) disease, your dentist will plan your treatment based on the level of disease you are experiencing. At early stages of the disease, you may only have to improve your oral hygiene practices and have a dental deep clean...
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 | Oct 15, 2017 | Dental Treatment, Gum Disease, Oral Health Education, Restorative Dentistry
Periodontal disease is all too common in Australia, and chances are, you may have some form of the disease if you are aged over 45. Once you have it, it’s unlikely that you’ll be cured completely, since it is a chronic condition much like diabetes. But...
