by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 31, 2017 | Gum Disease, Oral Health Education, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
You would think that 21st century advances in modern oral health care and hygiene would result in better overall dental health in people living today than in those who lived in ancient times – but this assumption couldn’t be any further from the truth. In...
by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 1, 2016 | Dental News & Research, Special Days and Events
Tooth decay is the most common chronic health problem of Australian children today. Nearly fifty per cent of Queensland school kids (aged 5 -10 years old) are affected by tooth decay of their baby teeth. Tragically, decayed teeth are causing fear, embarrassment and...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 23, 2016 | Dental Emergency, Gum Disease, Oral Health Men, Oral Health Women, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
In our last post, we looked at the links between gum disease and a whole host of serious diseases, such as heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. It’s clear that it pays not to have gum disease – at any time in your life. The...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 20, 2016 | Gum Disease, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Links to General Health, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
How is oral health linked to your body health? An oral health condition, like gum disease, can complicate a number of other diseases of the body and vice-versa. Yet most people don’t know how wide-ranging and long-lasting, the effects of poor oral health...
