by Dr Linda Chen | Aug 29, 2025 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention
If there’s one small habit that makes a big impact on oral health, it’s flossing. Yet for many, it’s rushed—or skipped altogether. Brushing only reaches about 60% of your tooth surfaces. The rest? That’s the job flossing does best. Think of skipping flossing like...
by Dr Linda Chen | Aug 1, 2025 | Dental Emergency, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Safety and First Aid
One minute you’re serving smiles, the next you’re eyeing the mirror wondering what went wrong. A little puff from biting your lip? Probably nothing. But when swelling comes on suddenly, sticks around, or starts to hurt—it could be your body waving a red flag....
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 24, 2025 | Dental Treatment, Prevention, Restorative Dentistry
You’re enjoying your favourite dessert when—zap! A quick sting shoots through your tooth. It might feel minor, but it could be your tooth’s way of asking for help. Left untreated, even a small cavity can lead to bigger issues like pain, infection, or damage to...
by Dr Linda Chen | Apr 28, 2025 | Gum Disease, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Have you noticed your gums feeling sore, or looking red, swollen, or bleeding slightly when you brush? It might feel easy to ignore these early annoyances, but the consequences can be far more serious. Gum inflammation, or gingival inflammation, is the body’s response...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 13, 2025 | Mouthguard, Oral Safety and First Aid, Prevention
Game on with essential dental protection Sports ignite strength, teamwork, and mental grit—but a hidden danger lurks: dental disasters that hit hard. While you brace for twists and sprains, don’t forget that a smashed tooth can spark lifelong woes, monster bills, and...
