by Dr Linda Chen | Jan 28, 2025 | Oral Conditions and Issues, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Wisdom teeth arriving is often considered a major milestone of growing up, but it often brings along more than just a few aches and pains. While some people breeze through their wisdom tooth eruption without a hitch, others find themselves grappling with impacted...
by Dr Linda Chen | Dec 22, 2024 | Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen, Prevention
Danger lurking in dirty bristles Brushing your teeth may seem like a safe and simple ritual, but lurking within those innocent bristles could be an unseen world of trouble. Improper storage, damp conditions, and neglect can turn your trusty toothbrush into a breeding...
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 | Sep 16, 2024 | Dental Treatment, Gum Disease, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Gum disease is a sneaky condition that starts out small, but it can turn into a real trouble-maker if not addressed promptly. It’s particularly prevalent in Australia, with a significant portion of the population affected. Statistics from 2012-14 showed that...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 14, 2024 | Cosmetic Dental, Dental Treatment, Oral Conditions and Issues, Prevention, Restorative Dentistry
When your tooth gets damaged, it faces a potential snowball effect. Whether chipped, severely decayed or even requiring a root canal, your tooth loses strength and becomes prone to further damage. The further the decline, the more rapidly and severely it progresses....
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...