Dental
Why Replacing Lost Teeth Is Important for Your Jaw Health
Losing a tooth to dental disease or injury can affect your appearance and could affect your ability to eat and speak, but there can also be other long-term impacts beyond your mouth. The sooner a tooth is replaced after being lost, the lower the risk of problems developing. If you’re missing one or more teeth…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do About Receding Gums?
Have your gums started to pull back from your teeth? Gum recession happens when the gum tissue wears down, exposing more of the teeth and their sensitive roots. This can increase your risk of oral health problems, including sensitivity and sometimes even tooth loss. Despite what many people think, receding gums are not a natural…
Read MoreDental Health Week 2023
Problems like gum disease don’t only affect the mouth. Oral health is part of overall health, and taking good care of your teeth and gums can help to lower your health risks in other areas. The connections between diseases of the mouth and diseases of the body is the theme of this year’s Dental Health…
Read MoreBusting Dental Myths
Busting Dental Myths Let’s put an end to all those wives tales you’re hearing about what’s best for your teeth. Myths are very much part of everyday life. People are quick to believe fallacies without question. But when myths intertwine with health areas, the outcome is potentially dangerous and only does more harm than good…
Read MoreBad Breath Culprits
Bad Breath Culprits Nobody likes halitosis; or bad breath as it’s commonly referred to. It’s an undesirable problem when you’ve just woken up and morning breath is taking the spotlight at the breakfast table. Or, you’re on the train to work and the only spare seat is sitting next to a commuter exuding a horrible…
Read MoreIs it time to schedule a dental check-up?
Is it time to schedule a dental check-up? How often do you visit the dentist? Regular dental check-ups are a critical part of maintaining good oral health, yet all too many Australians neglect their visits to the dentist – and men seem to do so more than women, according to a recent report from the…
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