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How your mouth kickstarts optimal digestion
When people talk about digestion, the spotlight often falls on the stomach and intestines. But truthfully, digestion doesn’t begin there—it starts the moment food enters your mouth. Your mouth isn’t just the gateway to your body—it’s the launchpad for a smooth,...
Foods that harm your teeth vs foods that protect them
When your teeth develop caries (cavities), it means you have oral bacterial colonies living on the surface of your teeth and gums - in a bio-film called plaque. So why does plaque develop and accumulate on your teeth and gums? Usually, it is a result of frequent...
Are refined carbohydrates increasing our risk of gum disease?
You would think that 21st century advances in modern oral health care and hygiene would result in better overall dental health in people living today than in those who lived in ancient times - but this assumption couldn't be any further from the truth. In one joint...
Community Services
Tooth decay is the most common chronic health problem of Australian children today. Nearly fifty per cent of Queensland school kids (aged 5 -10 years old) are affected by tooth decay of their baby teeth. Tragically, decayed teeth are causing fear, embarrassment and...
The signs of gum disease – gingivitis / periodontitis
In our last post, we looked at the links between gum disease and a whole host of serious diseases, such as heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. It's clear that it pays not to have gum disease - at any time in your life. The potential effects...
How oral health issues can impact on your overall health
How is oral health linked to your body health? An oral health condition, like gum disease, can complicate a number of other diseases of the body and vice-versa. Yet most people don't know how wide-ranging and long-lasting, the effects of poor oral health actually are....