by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 28, 2020 | Oral Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Poor oral health and oral disease has been linked to a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. And if that wasn’t enough, now researchers from Queen’s Hospital Belfast have found a link between poor oral health and...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jan 19, 2020 | Dental News & Research, Oral Health Children, Oral Health Education, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Today’s Aussie kids and teens are so impacted and conditioned by saturation junk food advertising from major food corporations, they are barely aware of the health risks. That’s because the amount of oral and general health media out there – to help...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 21, 2019 | Cosmetic Dental, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
An increasing number of young Australians aged in their late teens to their early 20s are opting for charcoal and bleach based teeth whitening products to achieve that Hollywood smile. In addition, Hollywood celebrities and social media influencers have also jumped in...
by Dr Linda Chen | Sep 24, 2019 | Dental Treatment, Gum Disease, Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts
You’ve probably heard it over and over – visit your dentist for a check-up and preventative treatment at least every 6 months. If every Australian did, we would probably all have super healthy teeth and gums. Unfortunately, 65% of Australians haven’t seen their...
by Dr Linda Chen | Aug 8, 2019 | Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
Brushing is important way to keep your teeth and gums clean, healthy and free from oral disease. The direct benefit of brushing is to remove oral plaque, and prevent it from reforming on your teeth and along the gum line. Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay,...
