by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 13, 2017 | Gum Disease, Oral Health Education, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Bacterial plaque along the gum line is the root cause of periodontal disease – an oral condition that can take a huge toll on your oral and general health. Through the right dental treatment, this oral condition can be stopped, but its damaging effects on your...
by Dr Linda Chen | Sep 14, 2017 | Dental Treatment, Restorative Dentistry
What are fillings? Fillings are a type of tooth restoration for teeth that have been damaged by minor decay. Filling treatments are a safe and effective way to repair the damage, restore teeth back to their normal shape and function, and prevent further decay. When...
by Dr Linda Chen | Aug 28, 2017 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Tooth decay and tooth erosion are not the same – but they can both cause progressive long-term damage to your teeth. If you experience both oral conditions at the same time, the process of tooth damage speeds up even more. What is tooth decay? Tooth decay occurs...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 18, 2017 | Oral Health Men, Oral Health Women, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Links to General Health, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Older adults face a number of barriers when trying to meet their daily nutrient requirements – in order to lead fit, healthy and active lifestyles. In the case of aged-care residents throughout Australia, it’s now evident that these barriers have been too...
by Dr Linda Chen | May 11, 2017 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
When your teeth develop caries (cavities), it means you have oral bacterial colonies living on the surface of your teeth and gums – in a bio-film called plaque. So why does plaque develop and accumulate on your teeth and gums? Usually, it is a result of frequent...
