by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 26, 2026 | Dental News & Research, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health Tips and Facts
Vapes versus oral health We know cigarettes are bad, but what about vaping? Old-school cigarettes are widely understood to be harmful to health in a myriad of ways, but the rise of vaping has left many people wondering what these sleek devices are doing to their...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 5, 2025 | Oral Health Children, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention
Kids’ teeth vs. the Q4 sugar rush It’s that time of year again, when Halloween lolly bags, Christmas chocolates, and end-of-year parties mean one thing: sugar, sugar, and more sugar. Kids love it (and honestly, so do most adults), but all that sugar can spell...
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 | May 31, 2025 | Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention
When people talk about digestion, the spotlight often falls on the stomach and intestines. But truthfully, digestion doesn’t begin there—it starts the moment food enters your mouth. Your mouth isn’t just the gateway to your body—it’s the launchpad for a smooth,...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 29, 2024 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention
Summer sunshine and stronger smiles with vitamin D As summer heats up, there’s nothing better than heading outdoors to enjoy our glorious summer lifestyle. But did you know those sunny moments do more than lift your spirits? In healthy doses they’re also a fantastic...
by Dr Linda Chen | May 28, 2024 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention
Healthy food choices give us the ingredients we need to build resilient bodies, healthy gums and strong teeth. The precise contents of each bite we take significantly influences the condition of each part of our bodies, and it is often our teeth and gums which feel...
