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...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 30, 2018 | Dental Treatment, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
There are a range of home and dental treatment options available for individuals experiencing sensitive teeth. The suitability of any one of these options depends on what the actual cause of the sensitivity is. For example, the most common cause of tooth sensitivity...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 31, 2018 | Dental Emergency, Dental Treatment, Oral Safety and First Aid, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Dental emergencies include accidents that involve oral injury, soft tissue trauma and bleeding, as well as severe toothaches & oral pain, oral infections and facial swelling. Seek dental treatment promptly When dental emergencies occur, it is essential to seek...
