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2 Jun 2019, 4:22 pm
Canker sores or mouth ulcers are more prevalent during the colder winter months, but there are steps you can take to help prevent these painful sores.
2 Jun 2019, 4:21 pm
Have you noticed your teeth are more sensitive as the weather gets colder? It’s a common complaint. During colder weather, your teeth can contract slightly, potentially causing microcracks that slightly open whenever you bite down, and which can allow unwanted sensations to penetrate your tooth nerves.
2 Jun 2019, 4:20 pm
People are enjoying longer and more active lives, and your oral health plays an important role in healthy ageing. As you get older, the risk of poor oral health increases. Problems such as gum disease (periodontitis), tooth loss, tooth decay, and dry mouth (xerostomia) become more common.
2 Jun 2019, 4:18 pm
Increasingly, we are learning far more about how oral health affects the immune system. Without good oral health, your risk of developing serious health problems increases. Heart disease, respiratory illnesses and diabetes have all been linked to poor oral health. The connection is oral bacteria.
7 May 2019, 10:58 pm
Somehow, you expect children to have fresh breath, but they can develop bad breath or halitosis just like adults. Often, bad breath is purely temporary and is caused by eating strongly flavoured foods like garlic and onions.
7 May 2019, 10:57 pm
Wisdom teeth usually erupt during the late teens or early twenties, at a time when children are becoming adults and presumably have gained in wisdom. Unfortunately, they are not known to influence IQ levels! Many children will have heard tales about wisdom teeth causing problems, but there is no need to be nervous about these teeth.
7 May 2019, 10:56 pm
Did you realise the Australian Society of Orthodontists recommends that if necessary, children receive an orthodontic evaluation between ages 8 and10? This can determine if early treatment would be helpful and appropriate.
7 May 2019, 10:54 pm
It’s easy to imagine that if your parents had poor dental health, then you will most likely have problems too. While it’s true that genetics is connected to some oral health issues, it isn’t always the case. Sometimes, poor oral health will have another cause.
11 Apr 2019, 7:20 pm
Root canal therapy is one of those treatments that many people fear, but there really isn’t any need. In fact, root canal therapy which is also known as endodontic therapy is an excellent treatment because it can save a severely infected tooth.
11 Apr 2019, 7:19 pm
If you have overindulged in the sweet stuff recently and need a filling, you probably want to know how long it will take, and if it will be painful or scary? Anyone who has had a filling can confidently tell you that it doesn’t take very long, and it certainly shouldn’t be scary or painful.