by Dr Linda Chen | May 28, 2021 | Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
There is one huge benefit to having lots of probiotic oral bacteria in your mouth. A healthy population of “good” germs can help eliminate the “bad” germs that cause tooth decay, cavities and gum disease. How can probiotic oral bacteria...
by Dr Linda Chen | Aug 8, 2019 | Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
Brushing is important way to keep your teeth and gums clean, healthy and free from oral disease. The direct benefit of brushing is to remove oral plaque, and prevent it from reforming on your teeth and along the gum line. Plaque is the main cause of tooth decay,...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 11, 2019 | Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Most people understand that maintaining good oral hygiene is an essential part of having good overall health. What we often fail to fully comprehend are the consequences if we don’t. Some of us may have had personal experiences that had a positive effect on our...
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 | May 30, 2018 | Oral Health Children, Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care
A lot of adults with oral diseases usually accept that their condition is part of growing older or an inherited disposition. In actual fact, studies have shown that many of the oral health issues that adults experience are a result of high risk habits and behaviours...
by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 28, 2018 | Oral Health Tips and Facts, Oral Hygiene Care
Not only are your teeth essential for chewing and predigesting your food, they can affect your appearance and the way others see you. While your dentist plays an important part in your oral health, there’s a lot you can do at home when it comes to keeping your...
