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 | 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 23, 2016 | Dental Emergency, Gum Disease, Oral Health Men, Oral Health Women, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
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...
