Tooth loss isn’t just an “old person’s” problem
When tooth loss doesn’t wait for old age Think losing teeth only happens when you’re older? Think again. Australians as young as 15–24 are already missing an average of 2.5 teeth, while those aged 25–44 have lost about 3.3 teeth, according to recent studies. By middle...
What’s so bad about teeth grinding?
You might not even realise you’re doing it, but your teeth could be fighting a nightly battle. Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a sneaky condition that often flies under the radar until it’s caused real, sometimes irreversible, damage. What starts as a...
The mouth-kidney connection
Did you know that gum disease is more common in people with kidney problems than in the general population? The two-way street mouth-kidney connection needs your attention if you are serious about taking a comprehensive approach to whole-body wellbeing. For a bit of...
Is dry mouth a silent signal of sugar imbalance?
Is dry mouth a silent signal of sugar imbalance? Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is more than just a minor inconvenience. It’s a common yet often overlooked condition that might be hinting at a deeper and more serious issue—specifically, an imbalance in blood sugar...
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...Our branches
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