by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 20, 2023 | Dental Emergency, Oral Safety and First Aid, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Dental emergencies require immediate attention from a dental professional to address pain, discomfort, or damage to the teeth, gums, or mouth. These emergencies can be caused by various factors, including accidents, trauma, infection, or underlying dental conditions....
by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 8, 2023 | Dental Treatment, Diagnosis, Gum Disease, Oral Health, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Root canal treatment vs. Tooth extraction When a tooth is badly damaged or infected, there are two main treatments that are recommended: root canal treatment and tooth extraction. Both procedures have their own pros and cons, so it is important to understand the...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 29, 2022 | Dental Emergency, Dental Treatment, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Wisdom tooth removal is one of the most common dental procedures. To prevent potential future problems and pain, it is important to know when you may need to get your wisdom teeth removed. How do you know if you need your wisdom tooth removed? Your dentist will...
by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 1, 2022 | Dental Treatment, Gum Disease, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Did you know that tooth decay is Australia’s most common chronic disease affecting children and adults? Tooth decay is the term used to describe damage to a tooth’s enamel or surface. It occurs when bacteria inside the mouth produce acids that harm the...
by Dr Linda Chen | Sep 19, 2021 | Gum Disease, Oral Health Men, Oral Health Women, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
If you have puffy, reddish tender gums that bleed easily when you brush your teeth, you may have gingivitis. Chronic gingivitis is fairly common and often ignored. However, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) recently highlighted a University of Sydney study that...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 1, 2020 | Cosmetic Dental, Dental Treatment, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Take home teeth whitening kits from your dentist are safer and better than those bought from a pharmacy or store for a number of reasons. While teeth whitening kits bought over the counter do work, there are risks involved. For starters, attempting teeth whitening...