by Dr Linda Chen | Apr 28, 2025 | Gum Disease, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Have you noticed your gums feeling sore, or looking red, swollen, or bleeding slightly when you brush? It might feel easy to ignore these early annoyances, but the consequences can be far more serious. Gum inflammation, or gingival inflammation, is the body’s response...
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 | 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 | Jul 29, 2024 | Dental Emergency, Oral Safety and First Aid, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Have you ever taken an unexpected tumble and landed smack on your face? Or maybe you bit down on a popcorn kernel too enthusiastically? While our teeth are incredibly strong, even the smallest of injuries can threaten the delicate inner tissue called dental pulp. This...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 28, 2024 | Gum Disease, Oral Health, Oral Health Senior, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Have you ever considered that brushing and flossing could be doing more than just keeping your mouth healthy? Recent research reveals a surprising connection that seems to go from oral care into cognitive well-being. It’s no longer just about cavities or...
by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 29, 2024 | Oral Health, Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Asthma is a common respiratory challenge with major implications for oral health. It , affects an estimated 2.7 million people in Australia, or 11% of the population, according to data from the 2020–21 National Health Survey (NHS) and the Australian Bureau of...