by Dr Linda Chen | Jan 19, 2020 | Dental News & Research, Oral Health Children, Oral Health Education, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Today’s Aussie kids and teens are so impacted and conditioned by saturation junk food advertising from major food corporations, they are barely aware of the health risks. That’s because the amount of oral and general health media out there – to help...
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 | Jul 5, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Men, Oral Health Women, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
If you are, you’re not alone. Approximately half of Australian adults (aged 18+) brushed their teeth just once a day or not at all, despite the best efforts to promote oral health education by dental organisations. Now, a new UK study, with similar results, has...
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 | Mar 29, 2018 | Oral Health Children, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention
A recent poll of children’s oral care habits, by the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, highlighted the confusion and lack of awareness regarding oral care – shown by parents and kids across the Australia. Of particular concern, was the lack of...
