Oral Health
What Are the Most Common Dental Problems for Seniors?
Posted on: 20 February, 2019
Many oral health risks increase with age. Seniors are more likely to experience certain dental diseases and related problems than people in younger age groups, due to a combination of age-related risks, health factors ac.....
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Category: General Dentistry, Oral Health
How Oral Health Can Affect Overall Health
Posted on: 16 January, 2019
You probably know that taking good care of your teeth and gums helps you to avoid oral health problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. But did you know that oral health problems can also affect your overall health a.....
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Category: Oral Health
Going on Holiday? Don't Forget Your Toothbrush!
Posted on: 03 December, 2018
With the Christmas holidays coming up, many Aussies are looking forward to getting away from it all.
While you might be excited about taking a break from work and other responsibilities, there are some things in life tha.....
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Category: Oral Health
3 Fluoride Myths and Why They're Wrong
Posted on: 17 September, 2018
Fluoride is a naturally occurring substance found in rocks, many plants and water supplies that helps to protect teeth against decay. For this reason, it's also included in toothpaste, applied to teeth during dental chec.....
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Category: Oral Health
Recipes That Are Great for Your Teeth – and They're Delicious!
Posted on: 26 June, 2018
A balanced diet is important for your overall health, as well as for your teeth. If you or your children consume a lot of sugar in food and drink, this can cause plaque to build up on your teeth and increase your risk of.....
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Category: Oral Health
World No Tobacco Day: How Does Smoking Harm Your Teeth?
Posted on: 29 May, 2018
Thursday 31st May 2018 is World No Tobacco Day, raising awareness of the health problems smoking can cause and the benefits of giving up.
You're probably aware that smoking can increase your risk of developing lung cance.....
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Category: Oral Health
How Can Pregnancy Affect Your Teeth?
Posted on: 15 May, 2018
There's so much to think about when you're expecting a baby, you might not even consider how pregnancy might be affecting your teeth and gums.It used to be believed that mothers lose a tooth for every child. This simply .....
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Category: General Dentistry, Oral Health
Top Causes and Cures for Bad Breath
Posted on: 27 March, 2018
Does your breath smell? Finding out what's causing your bad breath (halitosis) can be the key to making it go away.Mouthwash, chewing gum and breath mints are fine as a temporary fix, but if you want fresher breath for t.....
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Category: Oral Health
Top 3 Jaw Dropping Facts about TMJ
Posted on: 27 March, 2018
If your jaw is often painful, it locks or clicks when you open your mouth or you have frequent headaches, neckaches or earaches, you might have TMJ dysfunction (TMJD) [1].
Your TMJ (temporomandibular joints) are the two .....
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Category: Dental Emergencies, Oral Health