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Swollen lips don’t lie
One minute you're serving smiles, the next you’re eyeing the mirror wondering what went wrong. A little puff from biting your lip? Probably nothing. But when swelling comes on suddenly, sticks around, or starts to hurt—it could be your body waving a red flag. Swollen...
Poor oral health increase liver cancer risk by 75%
Poor oral health and oral disease has been linked to a number of chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. And if that wasn’t enough, now researchers from Queen’s Hospital Belfast have found a link between poor oral health and...
Alerting Australian school students to the dangers of eating & drinking too much sugar
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 them make informed...
The risks and dangers of charcoal teeth whitening products
An increasing number of young Australians aged in their late teens to their early 20s are opting for charcoal and bleach based teeth whitening products to achieve that Hollywood smile. In addition, Hollywood celebrities and social media influencers have also jumped in...
Why are dental check-ups and cleans essential for your oral health?
You’ve probably heard it over and over - visit your dentist for a check-up and preventative treatment at least every 6 months. If every Australian did, we would probably all have super healthy teeth and gums. Unfortunately, 65% of Australians haven’t seen their...
Why is tooth brushing so important?
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,...
Too busy to brush teeth
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...
The short & long term effects of poor oral hygiene
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...
Dental News: Is this the world’s best toothbrush?
A team of Hong Kong based oral healthcare experts, including the scientist responsible for the Rock Gripper, Grinder and Corer tool on the Beagle 2 Mars Lander in 2003, have collaborated to co-design what may be the world's most advanced ultrasonic electric toothbrush...
Common treatment options for tooth sensitivity
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...
Foods that you never thought would cause tooth decay
We all know the foods and drinks that are the main culprits for causing tooth decay, cavities and gum disease. They include refined carbohydrates, high in added sugar, such as chocolate, sweets, cookies, cakes and soft drinks. But just because you avoid these foods...
Dementia Awareness Month 2018
Dementia Awareness Month is being held throughout September this year. It’s a great opportunity for people across Australia to get involved in a number of activities and events that can help raise awareness, support and improve the lives of more than 425,400...
What to do in a dental emergency
Dental emergencies include accidents that involve oral injury, soft tissue trauma and bleeding, as well as severe toothaches & oral pain, oral infections and facial swelling. Seek dental treatment promptly When dental emergencies occur, it is essential to seek dental...