by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 8, 2023 | Dental Treatment, Diagnosis, Gum Disease, Oral Health, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Root canal treatment vs. Tooth extraction When a tooth is badly damaged or infected, there are two main treatments that are recommended: root canal treatment and tooth extraction. Both procedures have their own pros and cons, so it is important to understand the...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 29, 2022 | Dental Emergency, Dental Treatment, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most common dental procedures. To prevent potential future problems and pain, it is important to know when you may need to get your wisdom teeth removed. How do you know if you need your wisdom tooth removed? Your dentist will...
by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 1, 2022 | Dental Treatment, Gum Disease, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Did you know that tooth decay is Australia’s most common chronic disease affecting children and adults? Tooth decay is the term used to describe damage to a tooth’s enamel or surface. It occurs when bacteria inside the mouth produce acids that harm the...
by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 27, 2021 | Dental Treatment, Oral Health Children
Most parents think that they don’t need to take their kids to the dentist until they’ve developed a full set of teeth. After all, isn’t it too early to get a dental check up just for one tiny tooth? However, it may be beneficial to take your child to...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 1, 2020 | Cosmetic Dental, Dental Treatment, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Take home teeth whitening kits from your dentist are safer and better than those bought from a pharmacy or store for a number of reasons. While teeth whitening kits bought over the counter do work, there are risks involved. For starters, attempting teeth whitening...
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...