Dental fillings – an overview
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 […]
Category: Dental Care
Tooth decay and tooth erosion – what’s the difference?
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 […]
Poor oral health and malnutrition in older adults
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 […]
Foods that harm your teeth vs foods that protect them
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 […]
Are refined carbohydrates increasing our risk of gum disease?
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 […]
The basics of tooth enamel
Tooth enamel is the hard, mineralised and semi-translucent outer layer of your teeth. It plays an important role in protecting your teeth by forming a strong barrier around your inner […]
Community Services
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 […]
The signs of gum disease – gingivitis / periodontitis
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 […]
How oral health issues can impact on your overall health
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 […]