by Dr Linda Chen | Aug 29, 2025 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Prevention
If there’s one small habit that makes a big impact on oral health, it’s flossing. Yet for many, it’s rushed—or skipped altogether. Brushing only reaches about 60% of your tooth surfaces. The rest? That’s the job flossing does best. Think of skipping flossing like...
by Dr Linda Chen | Dec 22, 2024 | Oral Links to General Health, Oral Pathogen, Prevention
Danger lurking in dirty bristles Brushing your teeth may seem like a safe and simple ritual, but lurking within those innocent bristles could be an unseen world of trouble. Improper storage, damp conditions, and neglect can turn your trusty toothbrush into a breeding...
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...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 11, 2019 | Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
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...
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...
