by Stephen | Apr 15, 2022 | Dental Care, Oral Health, Oral Health Links to General Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
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...
by Stephen | Nov 26, 2021 | Children oral health, Dental Care, Dental Check-Up & Cleaning, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
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...
by Stephen | Jan 24, 2020 | Children oral health, Dental Care, Men Oral Health, Oral Conditions and Issues, Risk Factors, Senior Oral Health, Signs & Symptoms, Women Oral Health
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...
by Stephen | Dec 6, 2019 | Dental Care, Dental Check-Up & Cleaning, Oral Health, Prevention, Risk Factors, Senior 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...
by Stephen | Oct 26, 2019 | Dental Care, Prevention, Risk Factors, Senior Oral Health
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...
by Stephen | Aug 10, 2019 | Dental Care, Dental Check-Up & Cleaning, Dental Insurance
Life is full of the unforeseeable, but as long as you’re prepared for the worst, you’ll always come out on top. That’s why taking out private dental health cover is the best way to ensure that you get the treatment you need, in the event of an...