Pregnancy is an important time in a woman’s life. While women often hear about how pregnancy causes physical changes that affect their hormone or appetite levels, these changes can have a great effect on their oral health as well. Pregnancy can lead to dental problems in some women, including gum disease and increased risk of tooth […]
Removing plaque through daily brushing, flossing and professional cleaning is the best way to minimise your risk. Your dentist can design a personalised program of home oral care to meet your needs. Today the role of education and professional cleaning is provided by dental hygienists under the supervision of the dentist. Hygienists often spend more […]
All on 4 is a treatment concept. After the extraction of your adult teeth, it is a normal occurrence for the jaw bone that supported the lost teeth to itself be gradually lost. This may take years to occur. If implant supported restorations are then considered later in life, it may be that insufficient bone may remain […]
Systemic fluoride is ingested into the body when added to public and private water supplies, soft drinks and teas and is available in dietary supplement form. Once systemic fluoride is absorbed via the gastrointestinal tract, the blood supply distributes it throughout the entire body. Systemic fluorides when ingested during tooth development are deposited to some […]
You can prevent gingivitis by keeping your teeth clean, especially near the gum line. You should brush with a fluoride containing toothpaste at least twice a day and after each meal when possible. You also should floss each day. Good nutrition keeps the oral cavity healthy and strong; in particular, you should get plenty of […]
Bad breath is primarily caused by poor oral hygiene but can also be caused by retained food particles or gum disease. More than 80 million people suffer from bad breath or chronic halitosis. In most cases it originates from the gums and tongue. The odor is caused by wastes from bacteria in the mouth, the decay […]
The general dentist usually detects gum disease as part of his routine dental check up. Many dentist treat gum disease it in the early stages. Some general dentists have acquired additional expertise to treat more advanced conditions of the disease however, more advanced conditions are usually treated by a specialist in gum disease management – […]
Fast Facts 280 Australians develop diabetes every day Over 100,000 Australians have developed diabetes in the past year. Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia Almost 1.1 million Australians currently have diagnosed diabetes. There are thought to be many more individuals as yet undiagnosed. Studies have shown that diabetics are more susceptible to […]
In the early stages of gum disease, the gums bleed on brushing and may appear puffy and swollen. Most treatment involves a special cleaning process called scaling and root planning, which removes plaque and tartar/calculus around the tooth and smoothes the root surfaces of the teeth. Antibiotics or antimicrobials may be used to supplement the […]
There are different types of tooth fractures. Chipped teeth are considered minor tooth fractures. Moderate fractures include damage to the enamel, tissue, and/or tooth pulp. Severe fractures usually mean that a tooth has been traumatized to the point that it cannot be recovered. If you fracture a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water and […]
