by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 16, 2026 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Links to General Health, Signs and Symptoms
Teeth marks on your tongue? What’s that along the side of your tongue? If you have ever looked closely in the mirror and noticed small ripples along the edge, you might have a scalloped tongue. Subtle indentations along the tongue, shaped like your teeth, are more...
by Dr Linda Chen | Dec 3, 2025 | Cosmetic Dental, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues
A bright smile doesn’t just look good—it feels good. It gives you confidence when you meet new people, present at work, or simply enjoy a laugh with mates. But over time, many of us notice our teeth don’t look as white as they once did. Morning coffee, evening wine,...
by Dr Linda Chen | Sep 26, 2025 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Prevention, Restorative Dentistry
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed little dark spaces between your teeth? They’re right near your gums, kind of like triangular windows into blackness, and they don’t just disappear on their own. Dentists call them ‘black triangles.’ While common, they can...
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 | Apr 15, 2025 | Cosmetic Dental, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues, Prevention, Restorative Dentistry
We rarely think about how much our teeth do for us—until one is gone. Suddenly, something as simple as chewing your favourite meal, speaking clearly, or smiling without hesitation feels different… incomplete. Whether lost to decay, gum disease, trauma, or simply the...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 10, 2025 | Cosmetic Dental, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues, Restorative Dentistry
Less drilling, more chilling with minimally-invasive inlays and onlays Have you ever wondered how dentists can repair a damaged tooth without a lot of drilling which could compromise your natural smile? Keeping your natural teeth as intact as possible is key to...
