How is obesity linked to gum inflammation and jaw bone loss?
In a recently published study by the University of Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, N.Y., new evidence shows people who are overweight may experience chronic inflammation leading to the development of dental bone loss. More specifically, this bone loss occurred in...
Limit your child’s sugary food & drink intake to prevent tooth erosion
Keeping your child’s teeth clean & plaque-free is not a guarantee in itself for healthy teeth and gums. Your child’s teeth can erode even if their teeth are squeaky clean. Tooth erosion results from direct exposure to food acids, while tooth decay is...
Types of cavities
Where do hidden cavities occur in your mouth? Not all tooth decay and cavities lie in plain sight. You may check out all your tooth surfaces in the mirror while you brush your teeth and not see a thing. However, chances are there may be caries or a cavity in the tooth...
How to help older adults maintain good oral health
In the past, older adults experienced tooth loss much sooner than our present generation of seniors. As a result, they replaced their missing teeth with dentures at an earlier age. While today’s older adults enjoy better overall oral health and tooth retention...
Dental care for older Australians needs urgent overhaul
The oral health of older Australians is getting worse due to inadequate dental care according to the Australian Dental Association (ADA) – with the most disadvantaged group being those situated in rural and remote areas. Furthermore, the rates of decay, cavities...Our branches
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